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Exposure to Bisphenol A During Pregnancy Damages Cognitive Function of Infant’s Brain

DAEJEON, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), known as an endocrine disruptor, during pregnancy can damage the cognitive function of the infant’s brain as well as causing behavioral disorders. The Korea Institute of Toxicology said Wednesday that it had identified through experiments on pregnant animals [...]

Environmental Hormone Raises Obesity Risk for Adults: Study

SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study found that Bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disrupting chemical referred to as an environmental hormone, raises the obesity risk for adults. BPA-based plastics are used to make food containers, water bottles, sports equipment, CDs and DVDs. A research team from the Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital [...]