How ultra-processed foods affect our gut microbiome

The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.

FDA moves to ban BHA — an additive used in processed foods such as meats and bread

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday took steps toward banning BHA, a food additive used in processed foods such as ...
News Medical

Additive effects of genetic, socioeconomic factors account for the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity

New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham (MGB), indicates that socioeconomic and genetic factors likely interact in an ...
The Hill

FDA bans soda additive over health concerns

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a soda additive starting next month over health concerns. The FDA said Tuesday that it revoked its regulation that allowed brominated vegetable oil ...

Kennedy’s FDA softens food additive regulations amid artificial color crackdown

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday it will not enforce federal regulations regarding “false or misleading” material on food labeling in regard to artificial food dyes, giving ...
AZOM

How Do Additives and Fillers Affect the Properties of Polymers?

Superior cost-to-performance ratio, resilience, and versatility are the core reasons behind the success of polymers in every major field. However, their inherent properties need to be modified as per ...