BPA linked to thyroid hormone changes in pregnant women, newborns
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10:04
in Health & Medicine
A new study adds to growing concerns about the health effects of Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound commonly found in the lining of tin cans, hard plastics and certain store receipts. Researchers have linked prenatal exposure to BPA to changes in thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women and newborn boys.