695 Health News Update

Bisphenol A (BPA) is used in many plastic beverage and food containers, not to mention baby bottles. The FDA says it’s safe, although a recent study shows an association between BPA levels in adults and problems such as heart disease or diabetes. BPA is not the only potential endocrine disruptor in the American diet, though. We’ll talk with a scientist about her research on a component of soy.
Generic drugs are supposed to be identical to their brand name equivalents. Is quality control good enough to make sure that they are? Problems in India, China and here in the US raise doubts.
Explore the stories behind the health headlines.
Guest: Heather Patisaul, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology, North Carolina State University. The photo is of Dr. Patisaul.
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