Cutting Down on Red Meat May Not Benefit Your Health, New Research Shows
Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak?
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New York (AP) -- Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak?
A team of international researchers says probably not, contradicting established advice. In a series of papers published Monday, the researchers say the increased risks are small and uncertain and that cutting back likely wouldn't be worth it for people who enjoy meat.