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Plastics Linked to Cardiovascular Problems

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A new study is linking a chemical in many plastics to cardiovascular problems.

British researchers found people with a condition that narrows the coronary arteries also had high levels of the chemical BPA in their system.

Previous studies have linked BPA to obesity and thyroid problems.

The results reveal an association and are not hard evidence the chemical causes harm.

But last month the FDA banned BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups.

Many manufacturers have stopped using the chemical in water bottles.