Study: Processed Meats May Up Cancer Risk

Novel idea, that it isn't the meat that's dangerous but the junk done to it.

"The study showed no heightened pancreatic cancer risk with eating poultry, fish, dairy products or eggs - nor did overall intake of total fat, saturated fat or cholesterol cause additional risk.

"The results suggest that carcinogenic substances related to meat preparation, rather than their inherent fat or cholesterol content, might be responsible for the association," lead investigator Ute Nothlings said. "From our study, it seems it's not the fat."

Processing of the meats causes chemical reactions, which could produce carcinogens such as heterocyclic amines or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, scientists said." - Associated Press

Somewhere, Dr. Atkins is grinning.