Limiting consumption of red meat may help US Black women lower risk of colorectal cancer

Black Americans have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer of any racial/ethnic group in the United States. Although diets high in red and processed meat have been associated with increased colorectal cancer risk, studies have not reported associations specifically for Black Americans. However, a new prospective study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, found that higher consumption of red meat – specifically, unprocessed red meat – was associated with a 33% increased risk of colorectal cancer among women that participated in . . .