Two large French studies raise fresh concerns about everyday food preservatives, suggesting some may increase the risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes — even those long deemed “safe” by regulators.

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

Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type ...

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 ...

A mixture of additives commonly found in artificially sweetened beverages increased risk of type 2 diabetes by 13% among a group of nearly 110,000 people, researchers reported in the journal PLOS ...

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.