Nitrates in food have long been associated with negative health consequences, putting many of us on high alert when we see food products with added nitrates, like processed meats. But there’s actually ...

Vegetable-derived nitrates may support brain health, while animal and water sources show a contrasting dementia risk pattern.

If you've ever checked the label on deli meat, you've probably seen the words "nitrate-free" or "no nitrates added" plastered across the packaging. Sounds like a good thing if it means no ...

Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column every day in the Oregonian. Concerning the use of molasses in oatmeal or other foods, we found that the nitrates in it can be a migraine trigger to susceptible ...

Most of us throw leftovers in the microwave without a second thought. It's convenient, saves time, and reduces waste. Yet that innocent habit might be exposing you to health risks you never imagined.

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 ...

Sasha Khoka is the Central Valley Bureau Chief for KQED in San Francisco, and her reportage on living with nitrates in the Central Valley earned her multiple journalism awards. She explains what ...

A new study in the journal The BMJ has linked specific preservatives commonly added to foods to poor health outcomes, including cancer.  The st | Cancer ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A 27-year population study suggests that where nitrates come from, not just how much we consume, may shape dementia risk by reflecting broader diet quality and vascular health ...