Eating more foods with added nitrates or nitrites was associated with a significantly greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Researchers said it is the first ...

These chemicals are found in everything from bacon and sausage to beets and celery — but how you consume them matters. Here‘s what the research says. Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring ...

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PARIS, July 12 (Reuters) - France said on Tuesday it intends to cut the use of nitrites in food after the national health agency confirmed they raise the risk of cancer, falling short of a full ban ...