How many minutes off your life does eating a hot dog take? Unpacking the 36-Minute Claim
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According to a 2021 study by the University of Michigan, consuming a single hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of "healthy" life. This startling figure sparked widespread media attention, but what is the real science behind the headline-grabbing number, and how many minutes off your life does eating a hot dog take?