A common food additive was linked to a concerning effect on colon health by a new study.

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 ...

Florida's attorney general subpoenaed General Mills as the state investigates use of potassium bromate in bread products.

Check ingredients lists for these additives, found in bread, dairy products, condiments, beverages, and more Roughly half the foods Americans purchase contain three or more additives. By Jennifer Cook ...

A recent study in the journal Scientific Reports evaluated exposure to food additives and their mixtures among adults and children in France. Widespread Use of Food Additives in Modern Diets Food ...

The United States has generally had a more forgiving set of regulations governing the use of additives, preservatives and other chemicals in food and drinks than the European Union (EU). The ...

A study conducted in mice by scientists from the Institut Pasteur and Inserm reveals that maternal consumption of dietary emulsifiers can have a negative impact on the gut microbiota of their ...

French researchers reported in three recent studies that certain food colorings may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cancer, while several preservatives have been ...

One of the most resounding food retail and marketing drivers in China today similar to many markets worldwide is cleaner labels, particularly when items claim to be additive-free or 100% natural.

In 1990, the FDA had already restricted Red 3 in cosmetics due to cancer evidence in lab animals. Credit: Love Employee/Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to ban the use of ...