BPA Linked to Impotence

According to a recent study conducted in China, male workers who were exposed to high levels of the dangerous chemical, bisphenol A (BPA), experienced sexual dysfunction and decreased libido.  The levels these workers were exposed to was reportedly 50 times higher than “typical” American men (whatever that means).  BPA can be found in everything from [...]

BPA-Containing Baby Bottles Banned in Chi-town

According to NYTimes.com, Chicago has become the first U.S. city to outlaw baby bottles and sippy cups that contain bisphenol-A (BPA), which has been linked to diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and liver disease (1).  This toxic chemical is used in the manufacturing of polycarbonate plastics (e.g. – bottles, containers), and can be leached into the liquid inside [...]