A common food additive was linked to a concerning effect on colon health by a new study.

A large laboratory study found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly change the growth of gut bacteria. Researchers ...

Florida's attorney general subpoenaed General Mills as the state investigates use of potassium bromate in bread products.

Researchers tracking more than 106,000 French adults found that two of five common food-additive mixtures were tied to a ...

One widely used sweetener had a surprising impact when paired with a common medication.

From bacon and hot dogs to deli meats, cured meat products contain chemical compounds that increase the risk of cancer.

Is it an energy boost that helps people power through the day? A way to ease opioid withdrawal symptoms? Or a dangerous drug?

Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in ...

Compostable bioplastics are largely made using the same processes as for traditional plastics, using either plant materials ...

Many foods on supermarket shelves contain ingredients that most people never notice. One of them is xanthan gum, a common ...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has officially launched an investigation into the state’s food supply chain, ...

A review suggests that although obesity medications, such as GLP-1 drugs, can result in substantial weight loss, many obesity ...