Exposure to common plastics increases risk of diabetes, reveals study

A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives shows that chemicals commonly found in plastics can increase diabetes risk. French and Australian researchers found that exposure to high levels of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) is associated with a two times-higher risk of Type 2 diabetes. Exposure to plastic chemicals increases diabetes risk BPA is used in disposable water … Continue reading Exposure to common plastics increases risk of diabetes, reveals study

BPA alternative present in plastic just as harmful to embryonic development and reproductive system in animal study

Over the years, a body of research has accumulated showing that bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to make certain plastics and resins, can impair the human endocrine system and lead to serious health complications. Unfortunately, BPA alternatives, like bisphenol S (BPS), aren't shaping up to be any better. As a result, "BPA-free" labels are proving to … Continue reading BPA alternative present in plastic just as harmful to embryonic development and reproductive system in animal study