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Does red meat cause cancer? Here’s what the science says

As cancer cases continue to rise among younger adults it’s worth thinking about mitigating your intake of steaks, bacon, hamburgers and sausages.

Q: I’ve heard eating a lot of processed meats like hot dogs or sausages causes cancer, but what about red meat in general like hamburgers and steaks? Should I cut down on these too?

A: I can’t tell you with full certainty that eating red meat will increase your cancer risk – only that the data is concerning enough that the benefits of frequently eating red meat don’t outweigh the risks.

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