Monthly Archives: October 2011
Girls Exposed in Womb to BPA Have Risk of Behavior Problems
Exposure in the womb to bisphenol-A, a chemical used to make some plastic containers, may cause behavior and emotional problems in young girls, a study found. The research showed that hyperactive, anxious, aggressive and depressed behavior was more common in … Continue reading
Researchers Examine BPA And Breast Cancer Link
13 Oct 2011 Chronic low-level exposure to a compound found in a variety of plastic household items could pose a threat to women who overproduce a protein linked with breast cancer, say researchers at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Coral … Continue reading
Predisposition To Breast Cancer May Be Increased By BPA Exposure In Utero
05 Oct 2011 A recent study accepted for publication in Molecular Endocrinology, a journal of The Endocrine Society, found that n exposure to environmentally relevant doses of bisphenol A (BPA) alters long-term hormone response and breast development in mice that … Continue reading
Low Vitamin B12 Levels May Lead To Brain Shrinkage, Cognitive Problems
27 Sep 2011 Older people with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood may be more likely to lose brain cells and develop problems with their thinking skills, according to a study published in the September 27, 2011, print … Continue reading