Chemical in Plastic May Cause Problems for Preemies

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32157844/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/

A chemical found in some plastics, called phthalate, which is already under scrutiny for potential health risks, is suspected of raising the already high risk of liver damage in premature babies when used in intravenous feeding bags and tubing, according to a new study.

Research on the effects of phthalates on humans is still lacking and there is no solid proof implicating the phthalate studied, DEHP.