Physicians and scientists called for more stringent warning labels on certain processed meats to alert consumers of their ...

Food Standards Agency bosses have insisted there is “no evidence” removing nitrates from processed meat reduces the risk of ...

Top medical experts are urging a warning label on bacon and other processed meats that use nitrates in the curing process ...

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 ...

Top health experts are calling for a ban on most supermarket bacon after a chemical used in production is being linked to ...

Scientists have demanded a ban on some kinds of bacon sold in the supermarket after linking it to 50,000 cancer cases, so what checks can you do?

Eating processed meats can increase risk of heart disease and cancer. This is believed to be due to their nitrates, nitrites, sodium and saturated fat. Plant-based sausage, tofu nuggets, grilled ...

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

Ham has also been linked to an increased risk of diabetes. One study from Cambridge University found that eating 50g of ...

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

The EU’s decision to reduce permitted nitrate levels in processed meats should be recognised as an important act of public-health leadership. But it should not be the end of the story.

If you've ever checked the label on deli meat, you've probably seen the words "nitrate-free" or "no nitrates added" plastered across the packaging. Sounds like a good thing if it means no ...