>> Blogging could kill you. Actually, the problem isn’t just blogging, but “prolonged periods of time spent sitting still.” Even if you work out, sitting around most of the day will make you more likely to die. Great. (via mnn)

Earlier: Miel starts blogging.

>> BPA is strongly linked to heart disease in 2 scientific studies. “Dr. Melzer believes his study is underestimating the effect of BPA due to the relatively small sample size—he believes further study will revise the effect of BPA on heart disease upward.”

Earlier:
>> Hard plastic, soft men: BPA linked to male sexual dysfunction
>> A U.S. government official finally cautions us against BPA

>> Cheap jewelry from China: Less lead, more cadmium. Now that U.S. consumer laws are cracking down with lead, jewelry manufacturers are replacing the stuff with cadmium, a known carcinogen. “Since there are no cadmium restrictions on jewelry, such items are sold legally. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has never recalled an item for cadmium content, despite a number of complaints.” Wal-Mart’s started pulling cadmium-tainted crap off the shelves.

Earlier: Lead found in $200 necklace from Saks Fifth Avenue

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