Two large French studies raise fresh concerns about everyday food preservatives, suggesting some may increase the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes — even those long deemed “safe” by regulators.

We pick up a colorful drink, grab a bag of chips, or reach for that tempting candy without giving it much thought. Simple, ...

Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a ...

Higher intake of certain food preservatives, common in processed foods, may be linked to a modest increase in cancer risk.

Common food preservatives such as nitrites and sorbates may be linked to a slightly higher risk of certain cancers or type 2 ...

Eating combinations of common food additives may be tied to a slightly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Medicine. “In real life, we ingest ...

The preservatives that keep processed foods fresh may also be quietly increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.

TAMPA (BLOOM) – As of right now, food companies can decide for themselves what ingredients are safe to eat without FDA approval, but that could all change in the future. Integrative Nutritional Health ...

Using cutting-edge metabolomics and mouse models, scientists have uncovered how everyday food additives found in snacks and drinks may alter immune pathways—offering fresh clues to why asthma is on ...