Girls exposed in womb to BPA have risk of behavior problems.
Exposure in the womb to bisphenol-A, a chemical used to make some plastic containers, may cause behavior and emotional problems in young girls, a study found. The research showed that hyperactive, anxious, aggressive and depressed behavior was more com...
BPA in pregnant women might affect kids’ behavior.
Exposure to bisphenol A before birth could affect girls' behavior at age 3, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the widespread chemical. Preschool-aged girls whose mothers had relatively high urine levels of bisphenol-A during ...
Little women.
By the 1980s, the onset of puberty, if not actual menstruation, had gone into free fall--a change so sudden and pronounced that something more than normal evolution must have been at work. There is no shortage of theories about what's causing this to h...
Straight hair at what cost?
Health officials say smoothing products, often known as Brazilian treatments, may pose a hazard to stylists and users alike. That’s because most of them contain formaldehyde or chemicals that release formaldehyde, which has been classified as a known...
In the breast cancer fight, the pinking of America.
In case you haven’t noticed, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when the entire nation gets painted pink. Critics of Big Pink say some charities spend millions more on promoting the medical status quo — annual mammography screening,...
BPA no longer used in bottles, say chemical makers.
Makers of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A have asked federal regulators to phase out rules that allow its use in baby bottles and sippy cups, saying those products haven't contained the plastic-hardening ingredient for two years.
Avoiding Toxic Face Paint
Did you know that many children’s face paints can contain toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and more?
Formaldehyde in Cosmetics: What’s the Verdict?
Women’s Health Lisette Mejia October 3, 2011 It’s no secret that some cosmetics contain chemicals, although recognizing which ones are harmful at what levels may... Read More
Could BPA predispose girls to breast cancer?
A new study suggests that early exposure to a chemical found in hard, clear plastics and the linings of cans may cause changes in breast tissue, predisposing laboratory animals to breast cancer.
Is Susan G. Komen denying the BPA-breast cancer link?
Famous for its fundraising races and pink gear, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has been fighting breast cancer for three decades. So it may come as a surprise that the Komen website has statements that dismiss links between the common chemical bisphenol...
