A new study has discovered that nearly 40% of thermal paper receipts from your local retailers contain high levels of Bisphenol A (BPA). This chemical is from the category of macrobiotic compounds. It acts as a preservative for certain types of plastic and epoxy resins. The U.S. National Toxicology Program released a comprehensive report where it found that Bispehnol A can cause certain brain problems, and have a harmful effect on the behavioral and reproductive system in young children. There is also an almost proven Bispehnol cancer link, and tests have shown that exposure to it has led to breast cancer and prostate cancer. BPA has also been linked to obesity, and thyroid disruption. Read more