Chemical in baby bottles 'raises risk of heart disease'

"A chemical found babies' bottles, tin cans and CD cases may raise the risk of heart disease in women. Research shows that bisphenol A - a building block of many commonly used plastics - can cause potentially dangerous alterations to cardiac rhythm. Although the studies were applied to female mice and rats, scientists warn that women's health could also be at risk. Researcher Scott Belcher said: 'These studies have identified new and important cardiac risks associated with bisphenol A exposure that may be especially important for women's heart health.' The finding adds to a long list of health problems linked to the chemical which is found in the linings of many food and drink cans." - Mail