Eating less bacon and other processed meat may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, study shows

• Reducing processed meat intake by 30% could lower diabetes, heart disease, and cancer rates, data shows.
• Eating less processed meat could prevent about 500,000 disease cases in the US over the next decade.
• A researcher said cutting back on meat may help protect the environment, too, making it a 'win-win.'

Cutting back on processed meat in your diet may reduce the risk of serious diseases, including some cancers, a new research analysis predicts.