Cancer linked to alcohol use could entice drinkers to try alternatives
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Alcohol and cancer: Are warning labels warranted?
South Korea currently requires warning labels about alcohol and cancer, and Ireland will require them starting in 2026.
Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, says new report from U.S. Surgeon General
Maybe you’re doing dry January — abstaining from alcohol for the first month of the year. A new report from the United States Surgeon General might motivate you to keep that going. It lists alcohol as a leading preventable cause of cancer,
Is The U.S. Surgeon General Crying Wolf About Alcohol Causing Cancer?
Outgoing Surgeon General Vivek Murthy ginned up a storm a few days ago when he recommended that alcohol should have cigarette-like cancer warnings. He declared that drinking wine, beer and booze is a “leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S.”
Surgeon general issues urgent warning linking alcohol use and cancer risk — six tips to know
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned in a recent advisory about alcohol use increasing cancer risk. The advisory notes that alcohol can increase the risk of throat, liver, esophageal, mouth, larynx (voice box), colon and rectal cancers, making it the “third leading preventable cause of cancer” in the US.
Why Cancer Warning Labels for Alcohol Are Long Overdue
Heeding the Surgeon General's warning would mark a pivotal shift in our collective relationship with alcohol, pushing back against corporate interests in the alcohol industry.
Does drinking alcohol increase cancer risk? 5 types of cancer linked to alcohol as U.S. surgeon general urges increased awareness of link
U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy published an advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.
Surgeon General's report warns even moderate alcohol use increases cancer risks | Mahoney
A growing body of evidence warns of potential harms associated with alcohol consumption. The less alcohol you drink, the lower your cancer risk.
Surgeon general's new warnings for drinking alcohol surprise many
The new announcement from the U.S. surgeon general on the dangers of drinking alcohol surprised many. The surgeon general reported that just one drink per week over a lifetime would raise your cancer risk significantly.
With the new alcohol and cancer advisory, is there a ‘healthy’ way to drink?
In 1942, during its fight against the Soviet Union, Finland launched a novel campaign to keep the Red Army at bay: Raitis tammikuu, or “Sober January.” The monthlong sobriety challenge – one of the first Dry Januarys in history – was meant to encourage Finns to lay off the bottle while also conserving scant wartime resources.
Drinking Alcohol Is Linked to Health Risks, Says Report
A new federal report warns that drinking alcohol could raise your risk of dying early. The draft of the report released Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services states that "in the United States,
More cancer, less death? New alcohol-risk reviews offer conflicting takeaways
"Based on data from the eight eligible studies from 2019 to 2023, the committee concludes that compared with never consuming ...
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More than 1 drink a day raises risk of dying, new federal review concludes
Increased risk of a number of cancers — colorectal, female breast cancer, and cancers of the liver, mouth, throat and esophagus — "begins with any alcohol use and increases with higher levels ...
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Alcohol Consumption Can Lead to Cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory emphasizing the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. Studies show that alcohol consumption contributes to ...
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Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits
This month, however, the U.S. surgeon general, citing mounting scientific evidence, called for labeling alcohol with cancer warnings similar to those that appear on cigarettes. And the ...
Women under 50 are 82% more likely to get cancer than men — what’s causing the divide
A new report revealed a troubling shift in cancer demographics, with women and younger people now bearing a larger brunt of ...