Two large studies found a significant association between eating preservatives in many foods and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and several cancers.

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

Food Additives and Human Health is a detailed guide to the world of food additives commonly used in the food processing and manufacturing industry. Edited by experts in the field, invited scholars ...

The colorful packages lining supermarket shelves hide more than convenience—they contain ingredients potentially damaging your brain’s ability to form and retain memories. While food technology has ...

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Kraft is pulling sorbic acid, but beware these other additives. Feb. 11, 2014— -- intro: Big news for natural food fans: Kraft Foods announced Monday that it's removing the artificial ...

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. A growing body of ...

Feed additives have long been part of livestock production, but the way they are being evaluated is changing. As margins tighten and performance pressures increase, producers are taking a closer ...

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

Higher consumption of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend their shelf ...