Years of exposure to BPA linked to health risks in humans: study
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 09:15
in Health & Medicine
People exposed to years of low levels of bisphenol A, a chemical commonly found in plastic food containers, may be at higher risk of developing heart disease and diabetes - the first such finding in humans - U.S. researchers reported Tuesday.
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