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High BPA levels linked to male sexual problems: Study in China is likely to bring further scrutiny of the common chemical (Post, November 11, 2009)
 
Digest: Nation Digest (Post, October 29, 2009)
 
White House Wants Tougher Rule on Toxic Substances (Post, September 29, 2009; 9:09 PM)
 
The Green Lantern: Evaluating the Dangers of Bisphenol A in Plastic Baby Bottles (Post, July 23, 2009)
 
Beer: Small Brewers Test Their Metal (Post, June 17, 2009)
 
Strategy Being Devised To Protect Use of BPA: Groups Hope to Block Ban of Chemical (Post, May 31, 2009)
 
Animal Doctor: Weaning in Haste Can Lead to Behavioral Problems (April 16, 2009)
 
Assembly Races to Hammer Out Bills: Md. Chambers Are At Odds on Licenses (Post, March 31, 2009)
 
LEGISLATIVE SESSION: House Approves Early-Voting Bill, Ban on Chemical in Baby Bottles (Post, March 29, 2009)
 
Bills Would Ban BPA From Food and Drink Containers (Post, March 14, 2009)
 
No BPA For Baby Bottles In U.S.: 6 Makers Announce Decision on Chemical (Post, March 6, 2009)
 
Animal Doctor: Getting Cats and Dogs Not to Fight Like . . . (February 26, 2009)
 
Advice for Pet Owners: Ask the Animal Doctor (washingtonpost.com, February 11, 2009; 11:00 AM)
 
From the Chat: BPA (Post, February 4, 2009)
 
Common Chemicals May Delay Pregnancy (HealthDay, January 29, 2009)
 
Transcript: Free Range on Food: Toaster Oven Love, Chicken Wings vs. Sausage Bites for the Big Game, From-Scratch Margarita Recipes and more (washingtonpost.com, January 28, 2009; 1:00 PM)
 
Controversial Chemical Lingers Longer in the Body: Study (HealthDay, January 28, 2009)
 
Database Helps Assess Your Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay, January 25, 2009)
 
Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2008 (HealthDay, December 28, 2008)
 
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