A new study shows that some widely used BPA replacements can kill cells and disrupt key functions, prompting scientists to ...

Research from a team of US scientists is again raising doubts over the safety of “BPA-free” plastic products. The animal studies described in a new article suggest bisphenol S (BPS) “causes almost ...

When inhaled at moderate levels, plastic particles without dangerous additives appear to be able to disrupt sex hormones, according to a new study published by researchers at Rutgers University.

Researchers say exposure during pregnancy has ‘important potential connections’ to behaviour differences in young children ...

That reusable water bottle sitting on your desk might be contributing to more than environmental sustainability. Startling new research suggests the chemicals in many plastic containers could be ...

Uh-oh. Turns out that BPA, which has long been known as an endocrine disrupter associated with everything from gestational abnormalities to cancer to diabetes and obesity, is in our bodies in much ...

Investing in a plastic-free coffee maker is smart. Experts have reassured us that most of the top coffee makers on the market are non-toxic and safe when used correctly. However, as soon as glass or ...

Shortly before 2021 came to a close, a little-known agency proposed some new safety standards that accidentally triggered serious questions about human health in the age of plastics. More specifically ...

Bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used to make items such as plastic bottles, has been linked to a greater risk of death in a study. BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and resins, ...