From Shake Shack to Whataburger, these restaurant chains serve burgers made without artificial preservatives.

Sara Lee owner Bimbo Bakeries USA committed to remove artificial preservatives, colors and flavors from five of its top ...

Use of hazardous preservatives in chemical products has increased dramatically in the years 1995–2018. Several of these are potent skin sensitizers and may cause lifelong allergy that affects work ...

Researchers found eight specific preservatives associated with higher blood pressure, including sodium nitrite commonly found in processed meats.

Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. The purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food. Common ...

Common preservatives used in many store-bought foods to kill bacteria and mold were linked to a 29% greater risk of elevated blood pressure and a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, according ...

A new study in the journal The BMJ has linked specific preservatives commonly added to foods to poor health outcomes, including cancer. The study followed more than 105,000 cancer-free participants ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Key Takeaways A recent study of more than 112,000 adults found that consuming high ...

Preservatives inhibit or kill microorganisms, preventing spoilage and extending the shelf life of cosmetics. Ideally, preservatives should be effective against a wide range of microorganisms, soluble ...

Analysis of a common preservative used to kill pathogens in food shows that it affects beneficial bacteria as well, threatening the healthy balance of the gut microbiome. Food manufacturers often add ...