The study started as an accident. Geneticist Patricia Hunt of Washington State University and her team were investigating the reproductive effects of BPA in mice. Housed in BPA-free plastic cages, the ...

Polypropylene is a type of plastic used to make everything from yogurt containers to water bottles. It's easy to recycle and is one of the most popular plastics used today. You'll know a piece of ...

Wood vs. plastic cutting boards: Which one to use is a quandary for many people, especially as we approach the holidays and spend more time in the kitchen. Food safety experts used to warn against ...

Before you pop that plastic container into the microwave, you might want to take a look at the fine print. A study linking certain chemicals in plastics to a higher risk of diabetes and high blood ...

Experts explain some of the potential risks. Ask Well Experts explain some of the potential risks. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: If I leave a ...

Industry leaders are fighting over rarely discussed, but influential platforms. Feb. 11, 2010— -- They've carried your food, they've carried your clothes, your medicine, and probably part of your ...