Published: 9 August 2011
According to “Chemical Watch,” an exploratory study by researchers in Mexico has provided some human evidence to corroborate animal studies linking phthalate exposure with diabetes. The research examined 221 women and showed that higher exposure to phthalates was correlated with a higher incidence of self-reported incidence of the disease.
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Published: 1 August 2011
“Fox 19 News,” reports the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 5-0, to approve new third party testing requirements for phthalates, through a notice of requirements, to ensure that children’s toys and child care articles meet the federal phthalates limits. While makers and sellers of toys and child care articles have had to […]
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Published: 27 July 2011
According to “Medical News Today,” the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering whether to carry out toxicity testing and environmental sampling for Bisphenol A (BPA). The agency announced that it will be requesting public comment on the matter. The assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention at the EPA, Steve […]
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Published: 22 July 2011
“The Daily Green” reports a new study shows that some metal bottles can leach BPA - in one case, even more than plastic bottles. The study was designed to test the “BPA-free” claims of the well-known manufacturers, and see whether different types of water bottles leached different amounts of the chemical.
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Published: 15 July 2011
According to “Dr. Bicuspid,” a link between phthalates — industrial chemicals used to make plastics such as polyvinyl chloride — and thyroid hormone levels has been confirmed by University of Michigan researchers in the first large-scale and nationally representative study of phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) in relation to thyroid function in humans. The study […]
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Published: 14 July 2011
According to the “Huffington Post,” airborne chemicals are known as VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. Over time your body may absorb common VOCs like formaldehyde, phthalates or PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) — the chemicals in flame retardants used in furniture, which have been found in human breast milk and dryer lint. See 5 easy ways […]
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Published: 13 July 2011
According to “Quality Health,” drinking plenty of water is among the best things you can do for your health. Switching from a disposable to reusable water bottle is among the best things you can do for the planet. Check out these tips before you go shopping for a reusable water bottle.
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Published: 7 July 2011
Delaware has become the ninth state to enact a ban on baby bottles that contain bisphenol A.
The ban — which will go into effect July 1, 2012 — applies to all bottles and cups that can be filled with food or liquids and are intended for use by children under the age 4.
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Published: 5 July 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced new regulations to help eliminate misleading claims about SPF, water resistance, and cancer and wrinkle prevention. Terms such as “sunblock,” “waterproof” and “sweatproof” will be banned under the tougher standards.
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Published: 1 July 2011
With this year’s 4th of July, many Americans are declaring their “independence” from preservatives in their food and packaging. For some, it means serving fruits and vegetables that are the least likely to harbor pesticides. For others, it means offering wine and beer that are organic. And for others it means purchasing sauerkraut, pickles, baked […]
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