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

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 ...

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

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 ...

World Health Organization classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans, experts explore whether we should still be ...

ENJOYING a popular breakfast staple at least once a week can increase the risk of breast cancer, a major study has revealed. Researchers found women who incorporated the food into their daily ...

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

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

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?

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 ...

OK, so hot dogs aren’t the world’s healthiest food, but admit it: If they weren’t on the menu at summer barbecues, it’d feel like losing a friend. Fortunately, with a growing number of healthier hot ...