A new study shows that some widely used BPA replacements can kill cells and disrupt key functions, prompting scientists to ...

Retailers and consumer groups started demanding non-BPA-containing plastics. Pediatricians were particularly concerned about limiting BPA exposure in pregnant women, infants, and young children. 4,8 ...

BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a chemical used in the production of many plastic items. People who have heard of BPA may recall the ...

Elisa Hill-Yardin receives funding from Axial Therapeutics, and is a scientific advisor for Adepa (Periobiotics). Elisa is also the treasurer for the Australasian Society for Autonomic Neuroscience ...

Investing in a plastic-free coffee maker is smart. Experts have reassured us that most of the top coffee makers on the market are non-toxic and safe when used correctly. However, as soon as glass or ...

Researchers report that some chemicals used in printed food-package stickers as replacements for bisphenol A can still disrupt human ovarian cell function. Chemicals that have taken the place of ...

Dear EarthTalk: What is "BPA" used in plastics, and why should I worry about it? Are there certain household items or food containers to avoid because of BPA? - Tina Sillers, via e-mail According to ...