Many chemicals are problematic because they can disrupt the endocrine system. “The evidence is greatest about the effects of ...

Health advocates have been bringing attention to the potential dangers of artificial food dyes for years. Now the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

Every week, millions of Americans push shopping carts down brightly lit grocery store aisles without realizing they may be ...

Food additives are often considered undesirable by consumers. This is particularly the case recently, with many consumers concerned about their prevalence within ultra-processed foods. So are ...

In the U.S., it’s still found in many confections, including Sour Patch Kids watermelon candies, Hostess chocolate cupcakes ...

You check ingredient labels for obvious culprits like high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors, but there’s a common food additive that’s flying under the radar while potentially wreaking havoc ...

Animal studies suggest that some food additives, such as artificial colorants and sweeteners, emulsifiers, and antimicrobial preservatives, could be harmful to gut health. A recent review published in ...

If you want to avoid eating unpronounceable chemicals, then you'll be glad to hear that Arby's has taken a controversial ...

In a decisive move to protect public health, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is phasing out several petroleum-based ...