Sunday, June 22, 2008

Breast Cancer Risk Increased by Drinking and Food Containers

I heard an interesting news story on my way to a museum exhibit with the hubby today. The news story discussed the growing body of research linking estrogen mimicking plastics and chemicals to increased risks of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Link to Estrogens in the Environment

The article above also includes some simple steps to lower breast cancer risks: not drinking from certain types of plastic containers, avoiding makeup and cleaners with certain ingredients, etc.

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