BPA

Baby aisles now stock BPA-free baby bottles, phthalate- free bath toys, and products free of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, (which can also contain…

In 2007, a plastic called Tritan became a hit, partly because it was free of the chemical BPA. Then a competitor began suggesting that Tritan products contained other chemicals that act like estrogen.

“Joe says that using lavender soap can give you man boobs.’” My patient’s mother buried her head in her hands. “Joe is partially correct,” I countered. My…