First synthesized in 1876 as a textile dye, methylene blue quickly became a staple in the fabric industry, with early denim products utilizing it for their signature blue hue. However, its ...

From cognitive enhancement to mood support and increased energy levels, methylene blue has gained popularity for its potential physiological benefits. Originally developed as a dye, methylene blue has ...

While you may not know these dyes by name, they can show up in your foods. Red No. 40, for example, can be found in salami, Yellow No. 6 in chicken bullion and Blue No. 1 in canned peas.

West Virginia will begin prohibiting certain synthetic dyes and additives used in food items sold in the state following the passage of a bill that marks the most comprehensive effort to regulate ...

A MUM has come under fire after she dyed her young daughter's hair blue. Mother-of-two Taylor Wall ... as she wasn't ''in school yet''. The dye, which she purchased from the popular US retailer ...

Now that Joann, formerly known as Joann Fabrics and Crafts, has officially entered big-box hospice after 80 years, with all 800 locations nationwide set for big going-out-of-business sales ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country, where lawmakers say the federal ...

For those who want to indulge in a green-colored treat, here’s what to know about consuming the food dye during your March 17 celebration. FD&C Green No. 3 — also known as Fast Green FCF ...

Many food companies rely on artificial dyes to make breakfast cereals and candies dazzling shades of pink and blue, for instance, or beverages neon orange. Some have already tried to adapt natural ...

The prohibition on certain preservatives and red, blue, green and yellow dyes takes effect for school food in August, and across the state in 2028. It follows narrower bills approved in California ...