Oncology & Cancer
Consumer Health: Cancer myths vs. facts
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn about what does—and does not—cause cancer.
Feb 17, 2022
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News tagged with plastic containers
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus survives on surfaces: Tips for handling money, food and more
Like the other 200 or so respiratory viruses we know of, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the new coronavirus, infects the cells of our airways.
Mar 27, 2020
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Radiology & Imaging
Magnetic eyelashes: A new source of MRI artifacts
A new cosmetic product, magnetic eyelashes, should be of interest and concern to radiology professionals working in the MRI environment, according to an ahead-of-print article published in the November 2019 issue of the American ...
Jul 24, 2019
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Health
How to safely use plastic containers in your microwave
(HealthDay)—For many, a microwave is indispensable, but questions remain about the safety of containers used to cook and reheat food in it.
Jan 23, 2019
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Health
EU food watchdog to reassess bisphenol A
The EU food safety watchdog said Tuesday it will revisit research on bisphenol A, a year after the bloc said the chemical, mostly used to coat metal packaging, poses no health risk to consumers.
Apr 26, 2016
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Health
Common sense, moderation are key on food safety issues
There is often debate over whether or not certain household and food-related products are safe for consumer use or consumption. The controversy often causes media hype that can scare consumers into avoiding common and useful ...
Feb 28, 2014
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Pediatrics
Plastics chemicals may boost kids' risk for obesity, diabetes
(HealthDay)—Chemicals used in plastic food wraps and containers could be contributing to childhood diabetes and obesity, two new studies claim.
Aug 19, 2013
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Health
Plastic chemical may expose foetuses to cancer (Update)
France said Tuesday it would call for Europe-wide controls on a paper product containing bisphenol A after a watchdog agency said the widely-used chemical may expose unborn children to breast cancer later in life.
Apr 9, 2013
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Health
Contaminated diet contributes to phthalate and bisphenol A exposure
While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to a study published February 27 in the Nature's Journal ...
Feb 27, 2013
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Medical research
BPA may affect the developing brain by disrupting gene regulation
Environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a widespread chemical found in plastics and resins, may suppress a gene vital to nerve cell function and to the development of the central nervous system, according to a study ...
Feb 25, 2013
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