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Eat lots of cured meats --> increased risk of COPD

Alex

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A Columbia University team found people who ate cured meats at least 14 times a month were more likely to have COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Complete article here.

However, a study from a few years ago found that

A chemical in wine, resveratrol, appears to damp down inflammation in the potentially fatal lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Complete article here.

Mmm, bacon and eggs and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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CalumC

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Ha! Meh, we're going to die eventually anyway, might as well enjoy myself with the cured meats. Or of course, as you suggest, equal it out with the vin.

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