Are Backyard Barbecues Bad for Your Health?

Nothing says summer like the smell of a backyard barbecue, but along with the aromas of grilled meat and vegetables you may also be inhaling cancer-causing chemicals. Studies have shown that grilling over charcoal releases soot and other pollutants into the air and creates carcinogens in the smoke from the grill and the food itself. Learn more about the potential health risks of charcoal grills and how you can make your backyard barbecues safe as well as tasty this summer.

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