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'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:14:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405775&cid=t_198587_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=4245303&cid=t_198587_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fare-plastic-products-safe-ask-chemistry-professor-joe-schwarcz-ph-d%2F2010.12.09 Have you heard the new urban legend about plastic products? A growing number of celebrities and websites have been fueling a plastic paranoia, striking fear in the hearts of parents, fitness buffs, and microwave container users. Concerns reached such a fever pitch that I wondered if there may be something to this buzz: Can certain plastics harm our bodies or even cause cancer? But like the buzz surrounding vaccines and autism (there is NO link between the two), plastiphobia (as I like to call it) is not backed by any clear evidence of human harm. Chemist, Dr. Joe Schwarcz of McGill University (who has no financial ties to plastics manufacturers, by the way) has reviewed the scientific literature and has found plastics to be an extremely unlikely candidate for human injury. (Well, unless yo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245303 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:00:37 +0100 4245303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946590&cid=t_198587_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F08%2Fbisphenol-a-and-dental-sealants-the-evidence%2F Researchers at Children’s Hospital in Boston recently conducted a systematic review examining the existence of Bisphenol A in dental materials and assessing potential health risks. This chemical is thought to cause problems with reproduction and development. The study, cited by sources such as CNN and HealthDay News recommends continued use of these dental products, with [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946590 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:47:06 +0100 3946590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573659&cid=t_198587_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_198587_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=2132601&cid=t_198587_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fp9D-ap21amg%2F The last giveaway from Breast Pumps Direct and Breastfeeding 1-2-3 was so popular, we are running the contest again! One more lucky prize winner will receive a Phillips Avent Isis On The Go Set (pictured above), BornFree BPA Free 5-oz. Glass Bottles Triple Pack, BornFree BPA Free 9-oz. Plastic Wide Neck Bottle Twin Pack, Philips Avent Nursing Reminder Bracelet, and Lily Padz Nursing Pads! The prizes have a total retail value of $119.73 and that’s not including the value of free shipping to anywhere in the United States, Canada, Mexico, or Puerto Rico! See details below for how to enter before the end of the day, Friday, January 30, 2009, Pacific Coast Time! Prize Details The prize package from Breast Pumps Direct includes: 1. Phillips Avent Isis Breast Pump Set. The Phillips Avent Is... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132601 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:29:29 +0100 2132601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2017580&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F12%2Fmelamine-in-us-formulas-why-im-not-concerned.html So it’s looking like the great U.S. melamine scare of 2008 has appropriately turned out to be a big nothing.  If you missed it, the FDA reported small amounts of melamine in all three of the major formula manufacturers here in the U.S.  And if you’ve really had your head in the sand, melamine is the stuff that Chinese milk suppliers were using to create the appearance that their milk was better than it was.  The result was 50,000 babies with kidney stones and a few deaths. So it was true that the FDA found trace amounts of melamine in U.S. formula but at levels that are barely detectable.  To illustrate, this is the equivalent of one drop of melamine in 64 gallons of infant formula.  Or 10,000 times of that seen in the China scandal.  But there’s ... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2017580 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:35:42 +0100 2017580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991742&cid=t_198587_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=1990811&cid=t_198587_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5409 a Using Scale Regularly May Lead to Weight Loss, Autumn Birth Increases Autism Risk, Bisphenol A Exposure May Reduce Fertility (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990811 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1990811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1920960&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F10%2Fbpa---not-safe-safe-not-safe-again.html The FDA, which had concluded this summer that bisphenol-A (BPA) was safe for our kids, is now reconsidering its position and wants to look at the issue a little further.  An independent expert panel yesterday concluded that the FDA had ignored some key studies regarding the effects of BPA in babies.  As you may recall, the National Toxicology Program (part of the NIH) effectively contradicted the FDA late this summer and suggested that there were still serious concerns about the potential effects of BPA. Makes you wonder if anyone’s in charge. But we’re learning, parents are becoming less preoccupied with the word of the gubment and are taking matters into their own hands.  The mob rules and the market is driving BPA into the ground irrespective of the toxicologic q... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1920960 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:15:08 +0100 1920960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908914&cid=t_198587_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FRO7ZVmjDSSs%2F Thanks to Breast Pumps Direct, one lucky prize winner will receive a Phillips Avent Isis On The Go Set (pictured above), BornFree BPA Free 5-oz. Glass Bottles Triple Pack, BornFree BPA Free 9-oz. Plastic Wide Neck Bottle Twin Pack, Philips Avent Nursing Reminder Bracelet, and Lily Padz Nursing Pads! The prizes have a total retail value of $119.73 and that’s not including the value of free shipping to anywhere in the United States, Canada, Mexico, or Puerto Rico! See details below for how to enter before the end of the day, Friday, October 31, 2008! Prize Details The prize package includes: 1. Phillips Avent Isis Breast Pump Set. The Phillips Avent Isis On The Go Set contains a manual breast pump, insulated micro-fiber tote, 2 4oz. Avent Natural Feeding Bottles, 2 9oz. Avent Natural F... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908914 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:01:45 +0100 1908914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802964&cid=t_198587_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=1782639&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F09%2Fbpa-theater.html The BPA controversy is fascinating – theatrical at times.  It’s a phenomenon born as a web movement fueled by citizen journalism, mice with big prostates, a drive to go green and an evolving anti-BPA cottage industry. Let’s meet the cast: Those with BPA.  This includes the chemical industry, product manufacturers, retailers and anyone else peddling hard, shiny plastic.  Manufacturers are sweatin’ bullets at this point and the barbarians are at the gate.  Reference the American Chemistry Council, Avent and our friend, Dr. Brown. Those free of BPA.  This is the rapidly growing BPA-free market.  They’re also sweatin’ bullets, but in a good way.  Product demand like this hasn’t been seen since the pet rock in the 70’s.  Reference Adiri... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1782639 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:00:00 +0100 1782639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779220&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F09%2Fbisphenol-a---who-should-parents-listen-to.html Last month the Food and Drug Administration reported that small amounts of BPA are not dangerous.  But last week the National Toxicology Program, the federal agency for toxicological research, confirmed “some concern” about the effects of BPA in the brains of fetuses and small children.  Many media outlets favored the FDA’s verdict and declared,  “All clear – it’s safe to feed – sorry about any confusion.”  The New York Times, however, stood on its own this weekend and raised questions about the federal mixed message. The evidence suggesting that BPA exposure may affect early neurodevelopment is compelling.  I have read the NTP’s findings and explored some of the original literature on the subject.  The question that remains u... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779220 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:57:10 +0100 1779220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717180&cid=t_198587_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4147 Another Insidermedicine update for you…. a Arthritis Vaccine in Development, Boys More Likely to Shed Asthma Symptoms, FDA Considers Bisphenol A Safe (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717180 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1717180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1469562&cid=t_198587_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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436851&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F05%2Fwic-commits-to.html Maryland’s Howard County Health Department has taken the step of providing only bisphenol A-free products to its WIC (Woman’s, Infants and Children) Program. WIC provides supplies and supplemental foods to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under the age of 5. According to Maryland Med, Dr. Peter Beilensen, Howard County’s top health official “hopes to turn BPA into another trans fat: legal but largely shunned by the public.” As far as I can tell this is one of the first WIC programs in the country to take a firm stand on BPA. But here’s the $64,000 question: Will the Howard County Department of Health restrict infant formulas packaged in BPA lined containers? And if you’re going to be BPA-free, how free do you need to be? While I respect Dr. Beile... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436851 Mon, 12 May 2008 05:05:00 +0100 1436851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1429006&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F05%2Fdoes-your-baby.html The evolution of the bisphenol A witch hunt is interesting. What started in bottles has evolved to toys, formula containers, and most recently high chairs. Sites and blogs are building reputations by being the ‘first to the press’ breaking resin disclosures on the latest products. While providing a valuable service in many cases, it runs the risk of creating unnecessary stress for parents desperate to do the best for their children. And the question of toxic high chairs represents a great example. To understand whether a high chair puts a child at unnecessary risk, we have to understand how BPA gets into children. Eating High Chairs All peer-reviewed research on this issue currently supports the idea that bisphenol A’s primary route of entry is through ingestion. Bottles, teething t... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1429006 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:59:36 +0100 1429006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423171&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F05%2Fwhere-are-the-d.html I love to learn where parents get their information. If you are in my office and you quote a statistic, I’ll ask where you got your information. Not in a confrontational way but in a curious way. And when it comes to BPA, here’s what’s interesting: It seems everything parents know about plastic safety is from the Internet. Doctors, it seems, are less apt to confront the edgy material that parents buzz about. It’s Google, not Dr. Spock, that’s empowering this generation of parents. The handouts and instruction sheets on ear infections and constipation that have been disseminated in pediatrician offices for generations are still everywhere. They’re the yellowed remnants of a time when doctors smoked more cigarettes, made more money and controlled information. What you knew was w... Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423171 Tue, 06 May 2008 03:12:28 +0100 1423171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386042&cid=t_198587_123_f&fid=34778&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsolved.typepad.com%2Fparenting_solved%2F2008%2F04%2Fcanada-bans-bis.html Watch your back, Dr. Brown. The world is going green and clean. Canada recently banned BpA and from the looks of it, the American marketplace isn’t far behind. While American pediatricians haven't exactly addressed the issue, I feel the evidence is compelling enough to raise questions. And for my kids and my patients it’s BpA free. Even Playtex is doing the right thing by frankly discussing their products and pledging to convert on a going forward basis. If you want to know more I strongly suggest that you spend some time with Safe Mama. The thorough nature of her content is only surpassed by her crisp writing. Just love those cheat sheets! (Source: Parenting Solved) Parenting Solved blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386042 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:17:32 +0100 1386042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1217999&cid=t_198587_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fblame-that-plastic-baby-bottle.html I have long contended that it is impossible for toddlers to develop Type 2 diabetes through overeating and lack of exercise. It takes more than a decade for adults to develop diabetes due to obesity. And quite a few studies have shown that toddlers with normal metabolisms regulate their food intake with surprising precision and will not become overweight even if given unrestricted access to food. So it comes as a welcome bit of news that a recent study has found that Bisphenol A is leaching out of plastic baby bottles at an alarming rate, especially when these bottles are warmed. Here, at last, we find a very likely contributor to the epidemic of childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes: Bisphenol A is a chemical known to disrupt endocrine function which has been tied to the development of di... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1217999 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:17:00 +0100 1217999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=777772&cid=t_198587_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fdid-your-plastic-water-bottle-give-you.html Today's news carried a story about how 12 scientists have published a warning that a compound called bisphenol A, an estrogen mimic which is found in many plastics, has been conclusively linked with reproductive tract damage in many animals.A chilling line from the report states "The scientists - including four from federal health agencies - reviewed about 700 studies before concluding that people are exposed to levels of the chemical exceeding those that harm lab animals. Infants and fetuses are most vulnerable, they said."In addition the report explains, "The compound, bisphenol A or BPA, is one of the highest-volume chemicals in the world and has found its way into the bodies of most human beings."Used to make hard plastic, BPA can seep from beverage containers and other materials. It i... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=777772 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:39:00 +0100 777772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=469204&cid=t_198587_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F12%2Fare-certain-common-chemicals-contributing-to-the-obesity-epidemic.html Animal studies suggest that certain common chemicals may trigger increased fat cell activity, or adipogenesis. Sometimes, I think just looking at certain delectable goodies makes my fat cells grow. But this, my friends is a serious report about a serious subject.According to a story in the Washington Post, Bruce Blumberg, a developmental and cell biologist at the University of California at Irvine, presented research at annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on compounds he calls "obesogens" -- chemicals that promote obesity. Blumberg studied the effects of tributylin, a chemical used as an antimicrobial agent in industrial water systems, as an antifungal in marine and agricultural settings, and is used in the production of plastics.“What ... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=469204 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:12:47 +0100 469204