Consuming preservatives commonly found in industrially processed foods and beverages like deli meat and breakfast cereal is associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study. The ...

Food preservatives widely used in processed food and drinks to extend their shelf life, have been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes affects about 5 million people in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two new studies are the first to examine the role of preservatives in the development of cancer and type 2 diabetes. - ...

Packaging for a variety of Lean Cuisine’s dinners includes the pretty unambiguous phrase “No preservatives,” leading shoppers to conclude that these items do not, in fact, contain preservatives. But ...

Preservatives are chemical compounds that are added to food, beverages, and some personal care products to prevent spoilage and bacterial growth. They work by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms ...

“Natural” foods, free of preservatives, continue to trend. But is avoiding preservatives really necessary? If you keep a loaf of homemade bread on the counter for a few days, the telltale signs of ...

Preservatives are added to skin creams, shampoos, and eye makeup to protect users from infections, rashes, and other microbial attacks. But critics contend that when consumers select personal care ...

Consumer demand for healthy, simple ingredients has become a powerful force shaping the marketplace. Today, food giant Kraft responded with a pledge to stop using artificial preservatives and dyes in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food preservatives widely used in processed food and drinks to extend their shelf life, have been linked to an increased risk of ...