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Research at NYU Langone Medical Center

Study Links Chemicals Widely Found in Plastics and Processed Food to Elevated Blood Pressure in Children and Teens.

Plastic additives known as phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates) are odorless, colorless and just about everywhere: They turn up in flooring, plastic cups, beach balls, plastic wrap, intravenous tubing and—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—the bodies of most Americans. Once perceived as harmless, phthalates have come under increasing scrutiny. A growing collection of evidence suggests dietary exposure to phthalates (which can leach from packaging and mix with food) may cause significant metabolic and hormonal abnormalities, especially during early development. Read more…