Those chemicals are called nitrites and nitrates — and they are part of a family of preservatives commonly used in preparing bacon, salami and sausages for safe consumption. But First Light is ...

They’re found in fruit, veg and cured meat, but why is it that we are warned against eating some foods with nitrates and nitrites in, but we’re told to fill our fridges with others? Nitrates ...

A large new study is among the first to suggest a link between cured meats and higher rates of dementia and worse cognition.

Studies suggest that processed meats contain nitrates and nitrites, which can form harmful compounds that damage DNA ...

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas reports that heme, nitrates and nitrites in processed meats can damage cells lining the bowel, increasing cancer risk. Plus, cooking processed meats at high ...

A dietitian, known as oncology.nutrition.rd on social media, has warned how following a healthy diet is important, as it can ...