Nitrogen goes makes up 80 per cent of the air that we breathe in the form of a very stable N2 gas. In my several years at ...

They’re found in fruit, veg and cured meat, but why is it that we are warned against eating some foods with nitrates and nitrites in, but we’re told to fill our fridges with others?

Nitrosamines have become a critical concern across industries, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, due to their potential ...

A large new study is among the first to suggest a link between cured meats and higher rates of dementia and worse cognition ...

Bacteria in the mouth convert nitrates into nitrites — meaning nitrate-rich beetroot could help raise levels of nitrites. 'The implications of this research are profound,' Dr L'Heureux said, writing ...

However, legalities around the inhalant have meant our euphoric hits of amyl nitrites came via hyper-colored bottles marketed as nail polish remover. (Or VCR cleaner, or liquid incense ...

Those chemicals are called nitrites and nitrates — and they are part of a family of preservatives commonly used in preparing bacon, salami and sausages for safe consumption. But First Light is ...

The researchers said they believe that high levels of sodium, saturated fat, and chemical additives such as nitrates and nitrites in processed red meat could help explain their findings.