Plastics Chemical May Lead to Diseases: ; British Study Says Bpa Exposure May Bring On Heart Disease, Diabetes

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The first large-scale human study of a chemical used to make plastic baby bottles, aluminum can linings and myriad other common products, found double the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and liver problems in people with the highest concentrations in their urine, British researchers reported.

The findings confirm earlier results obtained in animals, increasing pressure on the Food and Drug Administration to limit use of the chemical bisphenol A, or BPA.

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Plastics Chemical May Lead to Diseases: ; British Study Says Bpa Exposure May Bring On Heart Disease, Diabetes

The compound is the primary ingredient of polycarbonate plastics, which are found in a wide variety of modern goods, including DVDs, reusable food storage c...

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