One in five deaths worldwide linked to unhealthy diet high in sugar, salt, processed meat
Eleven million deaths worldwide in 2017 were linked to people eating poor diets. The United States ranked 43rd, while Britain was 23rd, China 140th and India 118th.
Apr 04, 2019, 06:31 AM IST
Warning: Increased meat consumption may elevate liver disease risk
Researchers noted that high meat eaters were slightly younger, mainly male, had a higher body mass index (BMI), caloric intake and a worse metabolic profile.
Mar 21, 2018, 17:23 PM IST
Study links processed red meat consumption with increased cancer risk
Cancer Research UK has acknowledged a correlation between processed and red meats and the deadly disease.
Dec 26, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
Researchers link processed meat consumption with asthma; say could worsen the condition!
Scientists believe the nitrites used to process cured meat may trigger inflammation in the airways – a typical feature of asthma.
Dec 21, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
Five foods you should avoid at all costs!
Five foods you should avoid at all costs!
Jul 20, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Six things processed foods can do to your body - Watch slideshow!
Six things processed foods can do to your body - Watch slideshow!
Jul 07, 2016, 09:52 AM IST
These foods can increase your cancer risk!
While the IARC review does not ask people to stop eating processed meats, it indicates that reducing consumption of these products can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Jul 06, 2016, 12:45 PM IST
WHO says cancer report not calling for people to give up meat
WHO caused shockwaves Monday when it released a report analysing 800 studies from around the world, concluding that processed meats such as sausages, ham, and hot dogs cause bowel cancer, and red meat "probably" does too.
Oct 30, 2015, 11:09 AM IST
Processed meats do cause cancer: WHO
Processed meat is meat that has been modified to increase its shelf life or alter its taste - such as by smoking, curing or adding salt or preservatives.
Oct 26, 2015, 18:11 PM IST
Burgers, sausages as big a cancer threat as cigarettes!
The World Health Organisation is to list processed meat as among the most cancer-causing substances, putting it on a par with asbestos and arsenic, according to reports.
Oct 23, 2015, 15:41 PM IST
