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19

Feb


 Scientists clash over BPA: Do low doses really harm people?  



Biologists are concerned that mathematical models may be used by the FDA to tell the public that BPA is safe.

Biologists are concerned that mathematical models may be used by the FDA to tell the public that BPA is safe.

26

Jan


 California intends to declare BPA a reproductive hazard 



Despite the California listing, the Natural Resources Defense Council does not expect that this will cause BPA to appear on warning labels.

Despite the California listing, the Natural Resources Defense Council does not expect that this will cause BPA to appear on warning labels.

29

Nov

Dogs are exposed to BPA by biting plastic toysDespite findings, scientists are unsure if chemicals have any health detriments for dogs.

Dogs are exposed to BPA by biting plastic toys
Despite findings, scientists are unsure if chemicals have any health detriments for dogs.

18

Sep

BPA connected to obesity in white kidsScientists theorize that there is ‘some genetic interaction’ with genes and BPA specific to white children.

BPA connected to obesity in white kids
Scientists theorize that there is ‘some genetic interaction’ with genes and BPA specific to white children.

11

Jul

BPA causes interspecies mating, study findsThe hormone-disrupting chemical makes it hard for some fish to recognize their own species, a problem that could ripple throughout ecosystems.

BPA causes interspecies mating, study finds
The hormone-disrupting chemical makes it hard for some fish to recognize their own species, a problem that could ripple throughout ecosystems.

07

May

Lead in your garden hose? Study finds high levels of toxic chemicals in gardening gearHealthyStuff.org finds ‘concerning’ levels of chemicals such as BPA, lead, bromine and phthalates present in 70 percent of common gardening products tested for a new study.

Lead in your garden hose? Study finds high levels of toxic chemicals in gardening gear
HealthyStuff.org finds ‘concerning’ levels of chemicals such as BPA, lead, bromine and phthalates present in 70 percent of common gardening products tested for a new study.

08

Mar

Campbell’s Soup to phase out BPAWith all of the controversy surrounding BPA in recent years, it’s no wonder that so many products are now being produced without it.

Campbell’s Soup to phase out BPA
With all of the controversy surrounding BPA in recent years, it’s no wonder that so many products are now being produced without it.

25

Nov

How to make a BPA-free Thanksgiving dinnerIt’s not hard to avoid foods that have come in contact with BPA. We’ve got tips and recipes that will help you ditch the canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce and more to keep bisphenol A off your holiday table.

How to make a BPA-free Thanksgiving dinner
It’s not hard to avoid foods that have come in contact with BPA. We’ve got tips and recipes that will help you ditch the canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce and more to keep bisphenol A off your holiday table.

23

Nov

BPA spikes 1,200 percent after eating canned soupPeople who ate canned soup for 5 days straight saw their urinary levels of BPA spike 1,200 percent compared to those who ate fresh soup.

BPA spikes 1,200 percent after eating canned soup
People who ate canned soup for 5 days straight saw their urinary levels of BPA spike 1,200 percent compared to those who ate fresh soup.

Is there BPA in your Thanksgiving dinner?New study finds disturbing levels of BPA in many of the foods that are included in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Is there BPA in your Thanksgiving dinner?
New study finds disturbing levels of BPA in many of the foods that are included in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.