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

Here's what the research found and what experts say to do next.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A flavor-boosting additive is raising new health concerns. It's an ingredient common in processed foods - but manufacturers do not have to tell you how much is added. Most of us have ...

If you've ever skimmed the ingredient list of your favorite snacks or drinks, you've probably stumbled across a string of unfamiliar words - potassium polyphosphate, acesulfame-K, sulphite ammonia ...

Using cutting-edge metabolomics and mouse models, scientists have uncovered how everyday food additives found in snacks and drinks may alter immune pathways—offering fresh clues to why asthma is on ...

Eating combinations of common food additives may be tied to a slightly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Medicine. “In real life, we ingest ...

Tracking diets for more than a decade, researchers found that certain widely used preservatives were linked to higher cancer rates, raising questions about everyday food choices and current safety ...