Nigerian scientists have warned against the use of chemicals such as formalin, sodium benzoate in excessive amounts, and other unapproved preserva­tives, saying that the substances are unsafe and not ...

Despite claims that various food varieties containing chemical food preservatives have resulted in the increase in childhood cancer, a medical specialist said yesterday food pattern or food varieties ...

The worst offenders — ultraprocessed foods filled with preservatives and added sugar — have been linked to earlier death and higher risk of heart disease, according to a study published ...

Many foods are kept safe to eat for longer through the use of preservatives (e.g., meat). These additives protect consumers from food-borne illnesses through limiting the growth of harmful bacteria.

In the late 1800s, U.S. food safety testers found ‘a dismayingly reckless use of untested preservatives.’ Harvey Washington Wiley’s position on the matter surprised no one. As chief of the U ...

Preservatives are added to multidose medication bottles to inhibit microbial contamination. An assortment of different preservative formulations has been used in ophthalmic medicines and many of ...

People are beginning to take a stand against harmful additives and dangerous ingredients in our foods. Quintuple Board Certified Physician, Dr. Monisha Bhanote, joins Gayle ...

But they soon found out that very few baby foods come without preservatives and refined sugar, and no such brand was available where they lived. As a nutritious diet is crucial for a baby’s ...