PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 7-Jan-2014 – Our research provides the first direct evidence that exposure to BPA during development, at the levels we see in our day-to-day lives, increases the risk for prostate cancer in human prostate tissue – “We believe… Read More ›
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Exposure to BPA in developing prostate increases risk of later cancer
Contact: Sharon Parmet sparmet@uic.edu 312-413-2695 University of Illinois at Chicago Ubiquitous plasticisers could have long term health effects Early exposure to BPA (bisphenol A) – an additive commonly found in plastic water bottles and soup can liners – causes an… Read More ›
Alcohol provides protective effect, reduces mortality substantial
Contact: Sherri McGinnis González smcginn@uic.edu 312-996-8277 University of Illinois at Chicago Injured patients were less likely to die in the hospital if they had alcohol in their blood, according to a study from the University of Illinois at Chicago School… Read More ›
