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Science - November 24, 2009
Polymers hold the key for producing plastics using natural and renewable sources.
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Phthalates Threat: Less Boy, More Girl
By
Ford Vox
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On Men - November 17, 2009
A common chemical in plastic may make little boys behave a bit more like little girls.
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Sex and BPA Don't Mix, Say Researchers
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Ford Vox
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On Men - November 11, 2009
Adding to toxicity concerns, the chemical might be bad news for the bedroom. But how bad?
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Concerns Over Bisphenol A Continue to Grow
Science - July 2, 2009
New studies of plastics chemical measure effects, exposures.
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Plastic Water Bottles: Should You Avoid the Disposable Kind, Too?
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - March 12, 2009
You knew hard plastic poses risks. Now, harmful chemicals have also been found in throwaway bottles.
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Keep Your Beverages in Glass Bottles
By
Kenneth Terrell
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Nation & World - December 18, 2008
It’s an easy way to steer clear of the controversy over the chemical BPA found in many plastics.
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The Story Behind China's Tainted Milk Scandal
By
Paul Mooney
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Nation & World - October 9, 2008
Company feared going public with information as thousands of children were sickened.
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Water Chlorination and 12 Other Lifesaving Innovations That Rarely Get Credit
By
Adam Voiland
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Health - September 25, 2008
100 years ago, Jersey City became the first city to chlorinate its drinking water.
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Painful Package: Hard Plastic Is Hard to Open
By
Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 22, 2008
How to access toothbrushes and other products that are locked in their boxes.
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5 Ways to Keep Bisphenol A, or BPA, Out of Your Food
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - September 17, 2008
With studies stacking up against the chemical, here's what you need to know to lower your exposure.
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Health Buzz: FDA Blocks Generic Drugs and Other Health News
Health - September 17, 2008
Bisphenol A's link to heart disease and diabetes, estrogen and your skin, and sex and your health.
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Heart Disease, Diabetes Linked to Chemical in Plastics
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - September 16, 2008
Research on bisphenol A fuels calls for a ban on the chemical's use in hard plastics and metal cans.
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Health Buzz: MMR Vaccine and Autism, and Other Health News
Health - September 4, 2008
Plastic chemical BPA, teens and sex, and where the presidential candidates stand on abortion.
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Health Buzz: Flu Immunity and Other Health News
Health - August 18, 2008
News on the BPA, women athletes in a world of hurt, and the impact an abortion can have on depression.
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Health Buzz: Marriage and Health and Other News
Health - August 11, 2008
Mighty skinny mice, a possible BPA ban in California, and best adult and pediatric hospitals
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I'm Not a Plastic Bag
By
Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - July 29, 2008
What's the best choice of grocery bag, when all of them have drawbacks?
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Your Shower Curtain Might Be Bad for You
By
Adam Voiland
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Health - June 12, 2008
How to avoid potentially harmful compounds given off by the plastic
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Health Buzz: Tomatoes, Diabetes, and Other Health News
Health - June 11, 2008
Memory loss and sleep disorders, and products with BPA
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Health Buzz: Prescription Drug Costs and Other Health News
Health - May 15, 2008
Longer lifespans, BPA and how to count calories
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Health Buzz: Unprepared Hospitals and Other Health News
Health - May 8, 2008
Germy keyboards, worrisome chemicals, and video-game addiction
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How to Limit Your Exposure to Phthalates
By
Adam Voiland
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Health - May 7, 2008
Various small measures can reduce your phthalate load.
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More Problems With Plastics
By
Adam Voiland
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Health - May 7, 2008
Like BPA, chemicals called phthalates raise some concerns.
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Friend or Foam
Money - May 6, 2008
For some, starting a business is all about natural beauty.
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