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Does Eating a Bacon Sandwich Equal Smoking Four Cigarettes?

Cielito WangLeave a Comment on Does Eating a Bacon Sandwich Equal Smoking Four Cigarettes?

The claim “One bacon sandwich equals four cigarettes” is a striking comparison meant to draw attention to the cancer risk of processed meats, particularly bacon. It stems from the 2015 announcement by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that processed meats are Group 1 carcinogens—the same category as tobacco. Social Media Claim Recently, […]

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Does Nutella have the potential to cause cancer?

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Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have […]

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