Topic: Environmental Public Health
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2010-02-25 21:25:22
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The federal agency that investigates health risks is concerned that the chemical bisphenol A may harm people and is spending $20 million to study the substance, widely used in food containers, a U.S. official said on Thursday. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has launched 11 new animal studies to investigate the possible effects of bisphenol ...
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2010-02-03 17:22:44
<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having difficulty getting pregnant? Perhaps your sofa is to blame. Or your stereo or carpet or any of the things in your house that contain common flame-retardant chemicals known as PBDEs that a new study suggests may be associated with decreased fertility.</p><p>PBDEs, or ...
consumeraffairs.com | 2010-01-28 07:05:13
<div id="subtitle">New study claims that exposure causes pregnancy delays</div><div><p>Chemicals designed to protect furniture, carpeting, and other consumer products from catching fire are now under fire for their possible link to fertility issues in women.</p><p>A study released today claims women ...
consumeraffairs.com | 2010-01-14 07:05:10
<div id="subtitle">Industry group says British study doesn't establish cause-and-effect relationship</div><div><p>Another study is raising concerns about human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) – this time finding a “significant” link between the chemical and cardiovascular disease.</p><p>The study released late Tuesday night ...
