Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) effectively banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in foods, citing concerns the ...

From quick-service restaurants to home-cooked meals, fried foods and red meat dominate modern diets. While these staples may satisfy cravings, their frequent consumption has alarmed health experts.

Some cancer risk factors are modifiable. This means people can alter their risk by making changes, such as with their diet. Alcohol, red meat, and highly processed foods all have links to a higher ...

A 41% rise in food recalls in 2024 highlights the risk of salmonella, E. coli and listeria in common foods such as deli meats, cucumbers, raw milk and eggs, says Consumer Reports.

At the end of the day it comes down to balance, preference and affordability, Goodson says. She references the 80-20 rule, or choosing nutrient-rich foods 80% of the time but recognizing your body ...

Red meat is rich in heme iron, along with protein, selenium, and zinc. The amount of iron depends on the type of red meat. For every 100 grams of meat, beef has about 2.47 mg of iron, lamb has 1. ...

On the flip side: swapping red meat for more plant-based foods—like beans, nuts, and whole grains—can lower the risk of both heart disease and diabetes, according to a 2023 review in BMC Medicine.

Red meat often gets all the credit for being a good source of iron, but it’s not the only option. If you’re vegetarian, cutting back on meat, or just not a fan, you can still get plenty of ...

Colon cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 150,000 Americans in 2024. It’s the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the United States and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, according to ...

So, Red 3 can still legally be in food products for two more years and medications for three more years. If you'd like to start avoiding the dye ahead of time, here's a list of foods and drugs ...