Two recent studies have found that several preservatives commonly found in food items, including soft drinks, candies and jams

Two large studies found a significant association between eating preservatives in many foods and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and several cancers.

An alarming new study has linked several preservatives commonly found in some cured meats, toothpaste, salad dressings, ketchup and mustard with an increased risk of developing cancer.

Higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today.

People who eat more industrially processed foods and beverages laced with preservatives, widely used to extend shelf-life, may increase the risk of cancer, according to a study.

In both studies, more than 100,000 French people fill out questionnaires about their diet. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.