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BPA exposure reduces chance of IVF success

This blog has reported on a wide range of medical studies that have pointed to various general health and infertility-related problems caused by exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA). Now, a new study led by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), suggests that this harmful chemical may damage a woman's ova before a baby can even be conceived, much less born. The UCSF researchers studied a small subgroup of 26 women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) — looking specifically at the impact BPA had on the success of the procedure.

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Submitted by Binit on Wed, 29/12/2010 - 11:15

UK consults on BPA ban

Following the European Commission's decision to ban bisphenol-A (BPA) in the manufacture of baby bottles in 2011, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has begun to consult UK companies and interested parties in the food industry on draft national regulations on the implementation of the European Directive. While many countries in Europe and across the world have banned BPA from children's food containers, the UK has not as yet taken any steps to ban the chemical.

Submitted by Binit on Mon, 27/12/2010 - 12:17

Anne-Claire Petit Soft Toys

It's not hard to find playthings for your little ones on the market. But if you're looking for the best quality range of products then look no further than Ann-Claire Petit. This Dutch company makes beautiful crocheted toys. Every item is hand made, using stunning colour schemes and natural materials. Much of the crochet work is done in Asia where the women have passed on their handiwork techniques from generation to generation.

Submitted by Binit on Thu, 23/12/2010 - 12:26

BPA exposure reduces chance of later-life pregnancies

A report in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives provides a reason why women who wait find it more difficult than before to get pregnant. A research study on mice shows that mothers that had received the highest doses of BPA early in life had fewer total pregnancies, with just 35 percent of them delivering six or more litters over the eight-month study, compared to 76 percent of the BPA-free mothers. The upshot of the study is that not only is it important to consider the health consequences of BPA exposure, but the level of exposure matters too.

Submitted by Binit on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 16:07

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