BPA in pregnant women might affect kids’ behavior (AP)

Dr. Linda Birnbaum, director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.  Dr. Birnbaum says a study on exposure to BPA before birth contributes important new evidence to 'a growing database which suggests that BPA exposure can be associated with effects on human health.'   (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)AP – Exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A before birth could affect girls’ behavior at age 3, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the compound used in the manufacturing of some plastic drink bottles and food can linings.