Medicine & TechnologyIf excessive smoking that leads to debilitating outcomes is considered an addiction, should meat overconsumption be any different? Read to learn more about meat addiction.
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Non-genetic factors, such as increase red meat intake, low educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use are linked to the increase in colorectal cancer in people younger than 50.
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In the past, red meat consumption has been linked with many diseases, such as colorectal and breast cancers amongst many other. And while it has been strongly associated with higher risk of cancer in humans, as opposed to other animals, the mechanism for the meats' health risk have not been determined. But a recent study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences may have just discovered the science behind its carcinogenic effect, particularly in humans.