Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a ...

A new study found that eating certain food preservatives may increase the risk of cancer. Here's what to know.

A small group of University of Hawaii Maui College students and faculty broke new ground last month by exploring the impacts of preservatives found in food on the mouth microbiome, one of the first ...

Analysis of a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food shows that it affects beneficial bacteria as well, threatening the healthy balance of the gut microbiome. Food manufacturers often add ...

Potassium benzoate is a synthetic compound in some foods and drinks. Very small amounts can be safe to consume. Many foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and hygiene products contain potassium benzoate.

The Trump administration’s vaccine advisers took up an old flu-shot debate: whether it’s time to wipe out the last small fraction of those vaccines that contain a controversial preservative called ...