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

A study suggested that greater consumption of food preservatives widely used in processed foods and beverages was associated ...

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the nation’s top health post, has vowed to “get the chemicals out” of America’s food amid mounting concerns over the health effects of ...

Higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France ...

A U.S. District Court sided with the International Assn. of Color Manufacturers, delivering a preliminary injunction against ...

The Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red No. 3, an additive used for giving food and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has amended its color ...

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

The FDA issued an order on Wednesday banning Red No. 3 from use in foods and ingestible drugs over concerns that the additive could cause cancer. This particular dye has been banned in cosmetics and ...

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