Just in time to dampen your summer cookout plans, scientists have found that the iron in red meat may raise your risk for heart disease, while iron in vegetable sources such as beans seems to have ...

While high iron levels in red meat are shown to play a role in telomerase reactivation in certain cases, cancer risk is multifactorial. Context matters, including genetics, lifestyle, and ...

Heme iron found in red meat is already in a form that can be absorbed. For this reason, red meat is often recommended as a good way to increase your body’s iron stores if you have iron ...

This study reveals meat-infused hummus offers higher protein, iron, and flavor, making it a nutritious option for athletes ...

While meat-eating menstruating women need 18 mg of iron a day, vegetarians need 33 mg. Meat-eating men and postmenopausal women need 8 mg of iron a day, ...

Too much iron in the blood has long been suspected to contribute to heart disease and even cancer, but studies have been inconclusive. In the new research, the scientists analyzed 21 previous ...