Take a look at the history of the Garbage Plate, a protein-rich dish that dates back to 1918 in Rochester, New York, and is a favorite late-night feast for college students.

A new systematic review found that eating unprocessed red meat didn’t significantly impact body weight or metabolic health.

Red meat and processed meat increase colorectal cancer risk by 30 and 40 percent, respectively, according to a 2024 study in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention.

P rocessed red meats—like bacon, deli meats, and hot dogs—are linked to a host of health ills. Now, the latest study finds that eating too much red meat may even harm the brain. In a study ...

If people substituted processed red meat protein for that found in nuts, tofu or beans, they could reduce their dementia risk by 19%, the study found. The rate of cognitive ageing was also reduced.

The independently funded studies, on the other hand, compared red meat to “the full spectrum” of different diets — including other types of meat, whole grains and heart-healthy plant foods ...

The new study concluded that replacing a serving of processed red meat with a serving of nuts or legumes, which include beans, peas, and lentils, per day might lower the risk of dementia by 19 ...