BPA : Science World Report

Apr 04, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Toxic BPA Found in Canned Food Packaging in Canada, US

A coalition of health and ecological support groups tried 192 cans randomly from numerous retailers in Canada and over 19 American states and found that almost 70 percent contained the toxic additive Bisphenol-A (BPA).

Feb 01, 2016 01:03 PM EST

'BPA-Free' Plastic May Also be Dangerous for Reproductive Health and Embryonic Development

Although there are some companies that advertise "BPA-free" products, these items may actually not be safer. Scientists have found that a substitute to BPA, called BPS (Bisphenol S) may actually speed up embryonic development and disrupt the reproductive system.

Sep 15, 2015 12:09 AM EDT

Chemicals Found In Food Packaging May Increase Miscarriage Risk

New findings published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology reveal that exposure to certain substances commonly found in food packaging can increase the risk of miscarriage.

Aug 10, 2015 08:00 PM EDT

Stem Cells: Researchers Can Study What Pollution Does To Human Health Through Them

New findings published in the Journal of Environmental Sciences reveals that researchers may have effectively found a new way to test the effects of pollutants on human cells through the investigation of Bisphenol A (BPA).

May 19, 2015 11:18 AM EDT

Waterways May be Contaminated with High Levels of BPA Released into the Atmosphere

Our water may be contaminated by hormone-disrupting pollutants. Scientists have discovered that harmful concentrations of Bisphenol-A (BPA) may have been deposited directly into rivers and streams by municipal or industrial wastewater.

Apr 16, 2015 10:16 AM EDT

BPA May Impact Sexual Function in Turtles and Affect Our Environment

Bisphenol A (BPA) may just impact the animals in our environment. Scientists have discovered this chemical can disrupt sexual function in turtles, which could be a warning for environmental health.

Mar 03, 2015 07:45 AM EST

Scientists Discover Possible Link Between BPA Exposure and Autism

There's may actually be an association between bisphenol-A (BPA) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. Scientists have found that BPS is not metabolized well in children with ASD.

Jan 13, 2015 08:32 AM EST

BPA and BPS in Plastics May Cause Changes in Brain Development

Bisphenol A, known as BPA, is produced in massive quantities to use in consumer products. Now, scientists have discovered that both BPA and BPS (bisphenol S) may cause alterations in brain development that leads to hyperactivity.

May 24, 2014 12:24 PM EDT