Ask Dr. Mike: Reviewing Plastic Labels & Should You Put Your Phone in Your Bra?

Summary: Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: Please review how plastics are rated. Which plastics should I never use? On the bottom of plastic waterbottles, tupperware, toys, etc. there's a numbered label of one through seven, which indicates which type of plastic is used and if it's safe to use. Here is what each level of plastic indicates: Plastic number one contains Polyethylene Terephthalate, the most common type of plastic. It's used in bottling drinks, toys, hair combs, microwaveable food trays, and rope. Plastic number two contains high-density polyethylene and is found in snack wrappers, milk containers, shampoo bottles, toys, cereal box liners and is very safe and known to not leak any chemicals in food, drinks, toys, etc. Plastic number three contains polyvinyl chloride and is found in shower curtains, plumbing pipes, and floor coverings. Plastic number four contains low-density polyethylene and found in grocery bags, sandwich bags, and dry cleaning bags. Plastic number five contains polypropylene and is found in food storage contains, diapers, yogurt containers, and plastic bottle caps. Plastic number six contains polystyrene or Styrofoam and is found in food packaging, disposable coffee cups and restaurant carry out boxes. Plastic number seven is labeled as miscellaneous, it can be made from any plastic. Is it true that women who place their cell phones in their bras have a higher risk of breast cancer? It's probably not the best place to put it, but Dr. Mike researched and couldn't find any clinical evidence that supports the risks of carrying your phone there. However, Dr. Mike still suggests carrying it in your purse or anywhere away from your body. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.