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Red meat increases kidney cancer risk

Red meat increases kidney cancer risk

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer in adults, and cases are increasing in the US. According to the National Cancer Institute, “Renal cell cancer (also called kidney cancer or renal adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining […]

by November 13, 2015
Bacon and other processed meats can cause cancer

Bacon and other processed meats can cause cancer

Processed foods are getting more attention nowadays. An analysis from The University of North Carolina on grocery purchases shows that highly processed foods dominate the U.S. grocery market, as they make up 60 percent of the calories that Americans buy. These highly processed foods usually have more sugar, fat, and […]

by October 25, 2015
How red meat feeds tumors

How red meat feeds tumors

Eating red meat has been linked to some types of cancers in humans. University of California, San Diego (UCSD) set out to investigate a sugar in red meat called Neu5Gc, and how red meat feeds tumors. Neu5Gc is found in most mammals, but not humans. UCSD scientists found that feeding […]

by February 17, 2015