News: What Those Meat Headlines Aren’t Telling You

The World Health Organization is making headlines by stating that processed meats like bacon, sausage, jerky, hot dogs and even ham cause colon cancer. Not might cause cancer. Processed meat definitely increases your colon cancer risk, they say, and as few as two slices of bacon per day will do so by 18 percent. They also stated that red meat is "probably carcinogenic," but we need more evidence to be sure. Contrary to popular belief, the WHO isn't claiming that all meat causes cancer, just those described here.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: What Those Meat Headlines Aren't Telling You The World Health Organization is making headlines by stating that processed meats like bacon, sausage, jerky, hot dogs and even ham cause colon cancer.  Not might cause cancer. Processed meat definitely increases your colon cancer risk, they say, and as few as two slices of bacon per day will do so by 18 percent. They also stated that red meat is “probably carcinogenic,” but we need more evidence to be sure. Contrary to popular belief, the WHO isn’t claiming that all meat causes cancer, just those described here. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Carnivores Vs. Cancer: Here's the Bottom of the Story READ NOW So What Can I Eat to Prevent Colon Cancer?    READ NOW When Should I Worry About Passing Too Much Gas?    READ NOW A Free Guide to Improving Your Health Without Meat    READ NOW Trending Now • What to Do If Your Hepatitis C Treatment Coverage Is Declined • How to Measure Food Portions Without a Scale • Vaginal Atrophy: The OTC Products That Can Help • The 10 Biggest Myths About Birth Control • How Can Hormone Therapy Improve Menopause? • 5 Questions to Ask Yourself During Medicare Enrollment • Can ADHD Cause Weight Gain? Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.