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

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.

Nearly 70% of all food in grocery stores in the United States is ultraprocessed, meaning the foods contain additives used to add flavor and color, create texture, extend shelf life and keep ...

Ultra-processed foods, or packaged foods that contain food additives (substances that enhance food’s texture, shelf-life, taste, and appearance) represent up to 60% of Americans’ daily diet. Now, ...

A higher intake of preservative food additives was associated with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a January study published in Nature Communications.

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

Two massive studies that followed the dietary habits of the population over years associated several common food ...