Processed meat is designed for convenience. It is salty, shelf-stable, and engineered to taste strong even after weeks in a fridge. That same processing also changes what ends up in the body. Over ...

Processed meats are everywhere—from quick breakfasts to late-night snacks—and they can be tempting because of their bold ...

Over the years, processed meat has developed a rough reputation, which is why no one eats this once-popular deli meat anymore -- olive loaf. It's become a sort of umbrella term, and anything under it ...

Research shows that ultra-processed foods are bad for health, but which ones are the worst? If you're trying to cut back, ...

(CNN) -- There is strong evidence that there is "no safe amount" of processed meat to eat, nutrition experts say in response to a new study on the connection between diet and the risk of major ...

Diets high in red meat increase your risk of high blood pressure. Learn how red meat affects blood pressure, and how much you should eat.

When I read this title for a BBC story about how everything from bacon and sausages to ham, deli meats and hot dogs that once were fresh meats but were changed and cured to last longer or taste ...

Health experts warn processed meats like bacon and hot dogs are linked to higher risks of cancer, heart disease, stroke and obesity, while unprocessed meats are healthier choices.

Ultraprocessed” has become a bad word in our food supply, but regulators are struggling with how to define the term to help consumers. Here’s why that’s so hard to do.

Man ordering from deli counter at a grocery store - Fly View Productions/Getty Images We could rhapsodize for hours on the virtues of a great deli sandwich, from a hot ham and cheddar made with ...

Evidence suggests colorectal cancer risk is highest with processed meats and heavy Western-style intake, while typical Indian ...