Studies flag link between food preservatives and cancer, type 2 diabetes

PARIS — Excessive consumption of some common food preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to an increased risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes, according to two large studiesPARIS — Excessive consumption of some common food preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to an increased risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes, according to two large studies