The World Health Organization (WHO) says that processed meat is "carcinogenic to humans.” This means "that research can confidently conclude that it does cause cancer," says Petruzzi.

Contrary to what your friend told you, more smoke does not mean better barbeque. This may come ... borderline unhealthy doses ...

The carcinogens or cancer causing chemicals form mostly on the surface of barbeque meat and are produced ... we can do to prevent the formation of carcinogenic compounds in our barbequed meat.