Many chemicals are problematic because they can disrupt the endocrine system.

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 picking up far more than the ingredients listed on the front of the package.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration's restraints on food ingredients are limited, and relatively feeble, especially compared with those in Europe, a KFF Health News examination found. There are at least ...

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 ...

A large French study tracking more than 100,000 people over a decade has found that higher consumption of certain food preservatives—commonly found in processed foods and drinks—is linked to a ...

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

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 ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they're safe for public health. Today, it's estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also ...

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

New York wants its residents to know exactly what’s in their food — especially the ones their children eat in school. And it’s introducing major legislation to make that happen. In January, Sen. Brian ...