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Study: Slice of bacon a day linked to higher cancer risk

Bad news for bacon lovers: A study claims eating one slice of bacon a day could increase your risk of cancer.

Researchers tracked nearly half a million adults in the United Kingdom for 5 years.

They found for every 25 grams of processed meats, like sausage or bacon, eaten every day, a person's risk of colorectal cancer went up 20 percent. 25 grams is about 0.8 ounces and roughly equates to a thin slice of bacon.

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Red meat also caused an increase in risk, but it took a larger amount for the same effect.

Researchers discovered when a person ate just over on ounce and a half of red meat, their cancer risk increased by 19 percent.

A typical hamburger is about 4 ounces of meat.