Science & technology| Well informed
Is red meat unhealthy?
Overdoing it could give you heart disease or cancer
An illustration of a person with a frightened expression riding a bucking bronco made up of sausages and steaks.
Illustration: Cristina Spanò
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, barbecue season approaches. The question of what to throw on the coals can be a vexed one for a health-conscious griller, as red meat is linked to various problems. How much of the stuff should you eat?