How Spam became one of the most iconic American brands of all time
Eighty years ago, Hormel Foods introduced a simple, canned meat product called Spam. It would go on to become one of the greatest marketing success stories of all time.
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Not all processed meats carry the same cancer risk
A bit of prosciutto as part of a well-balanced diet is not going to do you much harm.
Confused about your cancer risk from eating meat? Here’s what the figures mean
There are several ways scientists can explain risks of cancer and other diseases; some are easier to understand than others.
Why meat is important in the global battle against food insecurity
Meat has health benefits. And good quality meat could also be the solution to the food insecurity problems that plague two-thirds of households in the developing world.
Not everything gives you cancer, but eating too much processed meat certainly can
The World Health Organisation has determined that eating processed meat definitely causes cancer, while eating red meat probably does.
More than one-third of cancers can be avoided if Australians modify their lifestyle
Nearly 40,000 cancers diagnosed in Australia can be prevented if people avoid known risk factors for the disease, according to research published today.
Expert is as expert does: in defence of US dietary guidelines
National dietary guidelines have become an easy target for those looking for a scapegoat for bad diets in rich countries. And a BMJ article about draft US guidelines adds further fuel for the fire.
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Associate Professor in Nutrition, Deakin University
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Director, Sansom Institute for Health Research; Chair of Translational Cancer Research, University of South Australia
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Nutritionist & Visiting Fellow, UNSW
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Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University; Education and Research Director, Cancer Council WA; Chair, Occupational and Environmental Cancer Committee, Cancer Council Australia
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Professor at University of Melbourne and Research Fellow, Cancer Council Victoria
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Professor of Nursing, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Meat Science and the co-host of the NRF SARChI Chair in Meat Science, University of Fort Hare
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Professor, Paediatrics, Cancer and related disorders, Epidemiology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, UNSW
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