Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some doctors question the claim.

Offal news for grill masters. Several studies have suggested that a diet rich in sugar and saturated fat can contribute to inflammation in the brain, potentially damaging brain cells and raising the risk of dementia.

New research suggests that eating more processed red meats—including sausage, bacon, and bologna—is linked to a greater risk of developing dementia. Experts explain the finding and recommended some healthier swaps for red-meat eaters.

We asked nutrition experts how consumers can make informed and healthy choices about eating red meat.

Eating too much red meat has been associated with poor health outcomes, but a new study shows it could also put your future cognitive health at risk.

Processed red meats—like bacon, deli meats, and hot dogs—are linked to a host of health ills. Now, the latest study finds that eating too much red meat may even harm the brain. In a study published in the journal Neurology,

Consuming just two servings of processed red meat per week is associated with a 13% increased risk for dementia, a large, long-term study shows.

A large new study is among the first to suggest a link between cured meats and higher rates of dementia and worse cognition.

For example, eating just a quarter of a serving daily has been linked to a 13% higher risk of developing dementia. What are processed red meats? Processed red meats include foods like bacon, sausages, hot dogs, and bologna. These meats have been altered ...

Reduce your risk of dementia by making simple dietary changes. Learn about the connection between processed red meat and accelerated brain aging.

Ditching bacon and sausages at breakfast time could reduce your risk of developing dementia, a study suggests. Research involving more than 133,000 people in the US who were followed for 43 years found those who consumed more processed red meat were more likely to receive a diagnosis.

Processed red meats like hot dogs, bologna, and bacon may be especially risky for long-term brain health, a new study shows.