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Red meat increases death, cancer and heart risk, says study
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A diet high in red meat can shorten life expectancy, according to researchers at Harvard Medical School.
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The study of more than 120,000 people suggested red meat increased the risk of death from cancer and heart problems.
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Substituting red meat with fish, chicken or nuts lowered the risks, the authors said.
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The British Heart Foundation said red meat could still be eaten as part of a balanced diet.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17345967
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