Plastics and autism in boys: Higher levels of bisphenol A (BPA), a plastic used in food packaging, were detected in urine samples taken from women pregnant with boys later found to have autism, finds new analysis of two small studies in people, along with studies of cells in a dish and in mice.

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Researchers report the first direct evidence in humans that BPA exposure can alter insulin sensitivity, strengthening concerns that the common plastic chemical may contribute to metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

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🧪 Common industrial chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), used in food packaging may impact the body's insulin sensitivity. New human trial shows ingesting BPA, even at "safe" low doses, can reduce insulin sensitivity by 9% in five days.

📉 This is the first experimental evidence in humans demonstrating BPA's short-term effect on insulin sensitivity. Researchers suggest using stainless steel, glass bottles, or BPA-free cans may lower diabetes risk.

⚖️ The US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) lifetime safety threshold for BPA, established in 1988, is being questioned due to mounting evidence from animal and human studies. Europe has already banned BPA in most food products.

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