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. - ...

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 ...

When determining whether preservatives are present in your favorite Costco finds (namely, rotisserie chicken) always read the label.

Looser regulations have traditionally led to a more permissive food-additive regime in America ...

(CNN) — Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies from France. (CNN) — ...