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By Larry West, About.com Guide to Environmental Issues since 2005

What are the Negative Health Effects of Red Meat?

Friday August 3, 2007
A few scientists believe there is a link between Mad Cow Disease and the rise in Alzheimer's cases. Whether that theory proves true or not, many health and medical professionals encourage people to cut back on eating red meat. Learn more about the possible link between Mad Cow Disease and Alzheimer's, plus the other negative health effects associated with eating red meat.

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