(CNN) — Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several cancers and type 2 diabetes, according to two new studies from France. “These are ...

Here's what the research found and what experts say to do next.

A higher intake of preservative food additives was associated with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a January study published in Nature Communications. The study examined data from ...