Calcium propionate is a food additive present in many foods, especially baked goods. It acts as a preservative to help extend shelf life by interfering with the growth and reproduction of ...

A new study links propionate, a food preservative, to alterations in our metabolism, increasing the production of glucose, at least in one mammal: mice. The evidence of an effect on humans is based on ...

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Clobetasol propionate is a generic drug that’s prescribed for inflammation, itching, and plaque psoriasis. The medication is available as several brand-name drugs, including Clobex and Impelko. The ...

A newly developed food supplement appears to prevent weight gain and trim fat around the waist, researchers say. However, the chemical compound doesn't seem to help people lose pounds, and the ...

Testosterone propionate was once a common treatment for men with low testosterone. It’s a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone. This solution and other drugs that mimic testosterone ...

Ever since Morgan Spurlock held up that jar of mysteriously well-preserved fries in “Super Size Me,” the list of exhibits in the McDonald’s museum of food-that-refuses-go-bad has grown exponentially.

Clobetasol propionate 0.05%; crm; oint; gel; soln for scalp application. Like other topical corticosteroids, clobetasol propionate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.