Many of us know that we should steer away from processed meats and eat more vegetables if we want to be healthier and lower our chances of developing certain types of cancers. While there are many ...

Food additives are substances not naturally found in foods and drinks that are added in during processing. Here are the ones you should avoid.

Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring compounds that are found in vegetables and added to processed meats. Nitrates convert to nitrites that can become either beneficial nitric oxide or ...

ENJOYING a popular breakfast staple at least once a week can increase the risk of breast cancer, a major study has revealed.

The consumption of processed meats is a reason why colorectal cancer is the second-leading type of cancer in Europe. “Processed meat consumption, including meats with preservative salts such as sodium ...

It’s reasonable enough to assume that “uncured” bacon, with labels touting “no nitrates or nitrites added,” would be a healthier choice. After all, nitrite and its chemical cousin nitrate in processed ...

The European Commission has set new limits for the use of nitrites and nitrates as food additives. The tighter levels aim to protect against pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, and ...

A warning has been issued to UK households buying bacon and ham - as s cientists demand action. Scientists are demanding ...

WASHINGTON - Beets aren't just for salads and smoothies anymore - they've become a go-to food in sports nutrition and ...

High blood pressure, which affects nearly half of U.S. adults, has earned the nickname “silent killer” for a reason — it ...