Not exact matches
While there is no concrete proof that BPA is
harmful to humans, some tests
by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the National Institutes of Health, as well as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that there could be potential issues that could arise due
to over
exposure of this
chemical.
In light of Father's Day, I wanted
to share some information on the
harmful effects that could be caused
by endocrine disrupting
chemicals, or EDCs, and how
exposure could be negatively affecting the men in our lives.
On the drinking - water front, researchers from IBM, Central Glass, Ltd., of Japan, the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in Saudi Arabia, and the University of Texas at Austin are developing a new type of membrane that is resistant
to damage
by chlorine (the
chemical most often used prevent bacterial growth in water supplies) and designed
to filter out salts and
harmful toxins in water such as arsenic (long - term
exposure of which has been linked
to cancer and other ailments) potentially creating new sources of drinking water.
So
by switching from a plastic container
to a glass bottle, you can prevent your
exposure to these
harmful chemicals.
By combining non-toxic natural treatments, such as the company's Tickz tick repellent and Complete Coat — a mosquito and flea repellent spray that kills the insects — pet parents can ensure that their animals are well guarded from parasites while preventing
exposure to the potentially
harmful chemicals used in certain traditional products.