Fortunately, with a growing number of healthier hot dogs hitting supermarket shelves, it’s become possible to indulge and still go easy on your body. You just need to know what to look out for.

Conducted by a private genomics company, the analysis found 2% of tested hot dogs contained traces of human DNA.

So just how bad are hot dogs for your health? Are they among the worst processed foods or is indulging now and then okay? Here’s what the research shows, and what our dietitians think ...

Commonly topped with condiments and served between golden buns, hot dogs are grilled sausages that are popular in the US. And although there's nothing quite like a fresh-off-the-grill hot dog in ...