Thursday, January 8, 2009

Bisphenol A

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Keep Your Beverages in Glass Bottles

It’s an easy way to steer clear of the controversy over the chemical BPA found in many plastics. more >>

Pregnant or Thinking About It? 10 Prenatal Tips

Advice from the experts can help keep a developing baby safe and on track. more >>

Preventing Breast Cancer 101

A growing number of programs teach young girls the real risks and how to lower them. more >>

Health Buzz: Daylight Savings Time and Other Health News

Saving your heart from the time change, BPA in plastic, diabetes drug costs, and more more >>

Our Baby Formula Worries Pale Next to China's

While we may be scared by bisphenol A in bottles and formula, it's nothing compared with melamine. more >>

5 Ways to Keep Bisphenol A, or BPA, Out of Your Food

With studies stacking up against the chemical, here's what you need to know to lower your exposure. more >>

Heart Disease, Diabetes Linked to Chemical in Plastics

Research on bisphenol A fuels calls for a ban on the chemical's use in hard plastics and metal cans. more >>

Where to Find BPA-Free Products

A list of places where you can find products that don't contain the controversial chemical. more >>

As Retailers Drop BPA, Baby Bottles Get New Scrutiny

A mother considers tossing them all; can little Kendall make it to sippy cups first? more >>

Controversial Plastic Chemical Is in Canned Food, Too

Bisphenol A is used in the liners of some cans that keep food from spoiling. more >>

Study of Chemical in Plastic Bottles Raises Alarm

Government report opens door for regulation of bisphenol A, found in baby bottles and hard plastics. more >>

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