Public Release: 28-Jan-2015 University of Colorado Denver AURORA, Colo. (January 28, 2015) – Women who are exposed to certain chemicals are more likely to experience menopause at a younger age, according to a newly published study by a researcher from… Read More ›
BPS – Bisphenol S
Researchers find BPA and BPS affect embryonic brain development in zebrafish
Public Release: 12-Jan-2015 Low levels of chemicals linked to hyperactivity in exposed fish Bisphenol A, known as BPA, is produced in massive quantities around the world for use in consumer products, including household plastics. In response to public concerns, many… Read More ›
BPA lined containers raise blood pressure fast
BPA lined containers raise blood pressure fast – Urinary BPA concentration increased by up to 1,600 percent after consuming canned beverages compared to after consuming the glass-bottled beverages. – “A 5 mm Hg increase in systolic blood pressure by drinking… Read More ›
BPA raises risk for childhood asthma
08 Mar 2013 Children exposed to the plastics chemical bisphenol A had an elevated risk for asthma Researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health at the Mailman School of Public Health are the first to report an association… Read More ›
A few of the BPA and BPS toxicity studies released this week:
– A few of the BPA and BPS toxicity studies released this week: – Common BPA-like chemical, BPS, disrupts heart rhythms in females – Exposure to BPA substitute causes hyperactivity and brain changes in fish – BPA stimulates growth of… Read More ›
Common BPA-like chemical, BPS, disrupts heart rhythms in females
Common BPA-like chemical, BPS, disrupts heart rhythms in females // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 23-Jun-2014 CHICAGO, IL—Bisphenol S (BPS), a common substitute for bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products, may have similar toxic effects on the heart as previously reported… Read More ›
Exposure to BPA substitute causes hyperactivity and brain changes in fish
Exposure to BPA substitute causes hyperactivity and brain changes in fish // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 23-Jun-2014 CHICAGO, IL — A chemical found in many “BPA free” consumer products, known as bisphenol S (BPS), is just as potent as bisphenol A… Read More ›