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04/16/2018 / By Tracey Watson

BPA, found in plastic water bottles, linked to abnormal brain development in fetuses … Mothers BEWARE

For some time now, mothers have been made aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many types of containers, including baby bottles. BPA is used to harden plastics, prevent contamination of foods, and stop cans from rusting. In recent years, several studies have confirmed that BPA affects endocrine function (hormonal […]

04/05/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Estrogen-like compounds in soy-based baby formula found to cause changes in reproductive health

Parents might give their infants soy-based formula because of a lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or other feeding problems, but a new study shows this could be a case of trading one problem for another. According to research that was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, infants who consume soy-based formula undergo changes […]

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