MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bisphenol a bpa'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:35:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405775&cid=t_406060_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-everyone-should-know-about-plastics%2F2011.01.27 Information circulating about the dangers of plastic containers has created fear and confusion. Are plastic containers toxic? Do harmful chemicals leach out into its contents? Do we need to discard all plastic containers? Recently, I interacted in a live health chat on MedHelp about the safety of plastics. Scientist, Joe Schwarcz, Ph.D., Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, talked about “The Real Truth About Plastics: What You Should And Shouldn’t Worry About.” While Dr. Schwarcz states that some plastics like those made by Tupperware and Rubbermaid are safe to use, there are other plastics made of Bisphenol A (BPA) that may cause some concern, however he did not become alarmed. There is extensive information on the safety of plastics, and reading some of... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405775 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:00:39 +0100 4405775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573659&cid=t_406060_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhats-wrong-with-bpa-our-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: You’ve probably seen headlines and research recaps about the scary effects of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical found in plastic bottles, food containers, and bags, but do you really know what all the fuss is about? The dangers aren’t negligible – the chemical has been banned by governments in Canada and Europe – but do you know what the proven health risks of BPA actually are? Take our quiz: #MicroPollDiv_255865 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Our L... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573659 Mon, 17 May 2010 16:35:41 +0100 3573659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542554&cid=t_406060_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbpa-is-bad-for-men-too-bisphenol-a-may-lower-sperm-count%2F Ladies, keep those plastic bottles away from your man, too. Bisphenol A (BPA), the scary chemical found in plastic bottles, containers and bags, is widely recognized as a dangerous chemical, but most studies have emphasized the dangers for woman and children. A new study, however, suggests that it could actually affect the fertility of males, as well. The findings are from a fertility clinic where high BPA levels in urine were highly correlated with low levels of inhibin B, a hormone that effects fertility in both males and females. Though the U.S. still hasn’t caught up with Canada and Europe’s legislative bans on BPA, there is a growing awareness of its health risks, and several new products that specifically avoid use of BPA. Check out our roundup of cool food containers and... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542554 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:53:00 +0100 3542554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991742&cid=t_406060_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fare-you-as-concerned-about-plastics-as-i-am%2F For those of us who live with chronic pain, life is complicated. It’s a difficult situation to explain to others when everything you do takes longer, hurts when you do as you try to put on a happy face in the midst of it all. We have to think about the exercises which will help our condition; the food we eat which will help and not hurt as well as trying to keep our meds straight and informing ourselves about the possible side effects of all of the above. It’s all so confusing to say nothing of overwhelming. Now let’s add something else to the mix…plastics. I know, I can hear you groaning. I feel that way, too, but it can’t be ignored. Remember all those years when doctors recommended certain brands of cigarettes on TV? Remember all those sugar substitutes tha... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991742 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:25:52 +0100 1991742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802964&cid=t_406060_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Freduce-your-exposure-to-bpa-bisphenol-a-now%2F While the FDA dithers and the chemical industry stalls, now’s the time for you to act by reducing your and your family’s exposure to the toxic chemical bisphenol A, commonly referred to as BPA. That’s because the results of the first major epidemiologic study looking at the potential health effects of BPA in humans, published in the September 17, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) , found a significant relationship between the amount of BPA that people had in their body (as measured by its excretion in their urine) and the occurrence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes (type 2 or what’s typically called adult onset diabetes) and abnormalities of liver enzymes (suggesting some type of liver damage). And while a study of this type can... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1802964 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:47:20 +0100 1802964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1469562&cid=t_406060_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fbisphenol-a-%25e2%2580%2593-the-scare-for-dental-patients%2F TheWealthyDentist.com conducted a survey to determine how dentists think current buzz about BPA research will impact their practices. BPA is short for bisphenol A, an organic compound found in a vast number of plastic products, including baby bottles, dental sealants, and dental composites. BPA acts similarly to estrogen and may provoke chronic toxicity in humans. Because of new research, BPA has become a point of controversy and concern. According to TheWealthyDentist.com survey, a significant number of dentists are concerned about the negative publicity – and rightfully so, as it comes on the heels of the toxic Chinese dental work reports. What’s Up with BPA Research BPA research has been conducted since the 1930s, so concern is nothing new. In a 2007 research report, available... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1469562 Tue, 27 May 2008 14:30:08 +0100 1469562