Orphan. It’s such a lonely word. And when coupled with the word “disease,” it’s downright scary. The truth is I had never heard of the …
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Report shows high costs of foodborne illnesses
Several years ago I had the misfortune of being struck by campylobacteriosis. I've never been that sick before - it was just slightly less miserable …
FDA expresses concern over BPA, but doesn't ban it
After much delay, the FDA has finally weighed in on the safety of bisphenol A, an estrogen-like compound found in many baby bottles and other …
Could BPA be linked to heart disease, too?
More bad PR for bisphenol A this week: new research confirms a possible link between BPA, a chemical commonly found in water bottles and other …
FDA still hasn't ruled on BPA
When does no news becomes news? When a government agency remains silent on a promised ruling. The FDA had been scheduled to release a report …
Bye, bye BPA baby bottles
As Amy Graff over at Mommy Files recently reported, the six largest manufacturers of baby bottles have voluntarily agreed to stop using bisphenol A, an …