Adding a glass of milk to your diet may protect against colorectal cancer, according to a new study. A study of 542,778 British women aged 16 and older tracked their health over time. 12,251 of them developed colorectal cancer,

Less than half of Americans in one survey said they were aware of the link between alcohol use and cancer compared to 89% for tobacco use.

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking.

A diet deficient in calcium was considered the highest risk factor, linked to approximately one in five deaths from colon cancer in the very young. Alcohol consumption was determined as the second largest risk factor, while obesity was determined to be the third.

"Based on data from the eight eligible studies from 2019 to 2023, the committee concludes that compared with never consuming alcohol, moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower all-cause mortality," the review states. The reviewers rated the conclusion as having "moderate certainty."

The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now experts are warning that older drinkers might be more sensitive to them.

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Barry Stein had ignored symptoms that started appearing in 1995, until he was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer.

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a new advisory highlighting the potential connection between alcohol consumption and cancer.

The plea claimed that alcoholic drinks are an invitation to cancer and that there should be a specific and bold mention of this fact on alcohol bottle labels, which is currently not being done.

The Surgeon General's report and the findings from the University of Iowa serve as calls to action for policymakers, public health professionals, healthcare providers, and community leaders. Here’s how we can respond:

Implementing a labelling regime could help make people aware of the potential cancer risks of alcohol consumption