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VIDEO: New study says eating red meat increases risk of early death

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:05:00 -0500

A new report from Harvard University suggests that eating any red meat, even one serving, can increase your risk of dying. The research found that even a single serving increase your percentage risk by 13 percent — with processed meat, like bacon or hot dogs — increasing that risk 20 percent.

Ann O

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:25:37 -0500

"even one serving"

Fail.

One serving PER DAY. That's an insane amount already.

S. C.

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:24:03 -0500

I agree with you there, Ann O. I'd like to see what these numbers look like with more things considered. What effect does exercise have here? What about individuals who do actually rotate the meats they consume?

llsilver

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:37:56 -0600

agree with you there, Ann O. I'd like to see what these numbers look like with more things considered. What effect does exercise have here? What about individuals who do actually rotate the meats they consume?