BPA study: Plastic chemical is unhealthy for children and other living things
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 13:56
in Health & Medicine
New research shows that a controversial chemical in plastic baby and water bottles, cups and food containers may be linked to heart disease and diabetes, prompting new fears about the ingredient. [More]
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