Phthalates, which are found in cosmetics, food packaging and other common household plastics, are linked to early death from heart disease, a new study said.

Household plastics -- found in water bottles, food packaging, shampoos and toys -- could be contributing to hundreds of thousands of heart disease deaths worldwide every year, according to a new study released Tuesday.

A phtalate used to make plastics softer has been linked to heart disease deaths around the globe, according to a new study.