A large body of science has linked phthalates to a variety of serious health conditions, including premature birth and infertility.

Americans are worried about the chemicals in their food, and some politicians are expressing the same concerns. In January, U ...

The unusual way the U.S. regulates ingredients is in the news and the hot seat right now, thanks to the recent ban of a food ...

Food additives are often considered undesirable by consumers. This is particularly the case recently, with many consumers concerned about their prevalence within ultra-processed foods. So are ...

Animal studies suggest that some food additives, such as artificial colorants and sweeteners, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial preservatives, could be harmful to gut health. A recent review published in ...

You check ingredient labels for obvious culprits like high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors, but there’s a common food additive that’s flying under the radar while potentially wreaking havoc ...

In a decisive move to protect public health, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is phasing out several petroleum-based ...

Food additives have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced a ban on eight frequently used food dyes from food and beverages. Two ...

Exposure to certain food additive mixtures was associated with a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), with two specific mixtures containing emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners ...

A large French study tracking more than 100,000 people over a decade has found that higher consumption of certain food preservatives—commonly found in processed foods and drinks—is linked to a ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the food additive Red No. 3. The ban follows a petition citing links to cancer in lab rats and behavioral issues in children. Could your Halloween ...