Cured meats and sausages often contain nitrite, a preservative, which also enhances flavor. But at high temperatures, nitrite can form carcinogens.Summer means grill season. Grilled cheese and ...

The study found higher intake of several preservatives, which are often used to extend a product's shelf-life, were linked to ...

Higher intake of certain food preservatives is associated with increased cancer rates, particularly breast and prostate ...

Higher intake of certain food preservatives, common in processed foods, may be linked to a modest increase in cancer risk.

Eating some common food preservatives is linked to a slightly higher risk of eventually developing cancer and diabetes, ...

Two large studies found a significant association between eating preservatives in many foods and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and several cancers.

No Nitrates November challenges Americans to go nitrate-free for 30 days and take a closer look at the hidden additives in everyday processed foods On the inaugural National Nitrate Awareness Day, a ...