In the contest, participants gorge on hot dogs, a processed meat that increases the risk of colorectal cancer, cardiovascular disease, and even early death. Americans will eat an estimated 7 billion hot dogs this summer—150 million on July 4 alone, according to National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. It’s a dangerous trend. The World Health Organization has determined...
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