It turns out BPA replacement chemicals may be just as bad, or worse, than BPA, according to a new study. ... For one, the compounds’ structures are remarkably similar.

It’s worth noting that many BPA-free products have replaced BPA with bisphenol-S (BPS) or bisphenol-F (BPF), compounds that are similar in structure and function to BPA — but that haven’t ...

Why 'BPA Free' May Not Mean a Plastic Product Is Safe. Alternatives to the now infamous compound keep popping up. But researchers aren’t convinced they’re any better for us.

The compound was designed to be a replacement for bisphenol A, commonly referred to as BPA. Researchers exposed rat cells to levels of BPS that are within the range people are exposed to.

In the 33 cashiers handling BPA-coated receipts, BPA levels didn’t change significantly after working. This is possibly because there are many sources of BPA, including food containers, Thayer says.

Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound present in plastics and resins, may suppress a gene vital to nerve cell function and impair the growth of the central nervous system, says a new study.

And, just like BPA, the compound interfered with how cells respond to natural estrogen, which is vital for reproduction and other functions. ... BPS has a similar structure to BPA, ...

HealthDay News — Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may raise a child’s risk of obesity by altering hypothalamic circuits that regulate feeding behavior and energy balance, according to an ...

Over the past several years, a compound called Bisphenol A, or BPA, (used to soften plastics) has been in the headlines as researchers have found that it may cause hormonal problems in mice and ...