cancer, alcohol

How does alcohol cause cancer?
Research suggests that alcohol drives cancer by at least five different mechanisms, with the risk of cancer increasing the more a person drinks. And the carcinogenic effects of alcohol may be more pronounced in people with a genetic predisposition to cancer.
Drinking Alcohol Can Increase Your Risk Of 7 Types Of Cancer
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory regarding alcohol and it's link to seven types of cancer. Here's what we know about the risk.
Cancer linked to alcohol use could entice drinkers to try alternatives
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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.
Every Drink Elevates Your Cancer Risk. So, How Much Alcohol You Can Safely Drink?
Alcohol use remains one of the most preventable risk factors for cancer. Even moderate alcohol consumption — one or fewer drinks per day — may elevate cancer risk for some types, such as breast, throat, and mouth cancers.
Surgeon General calls to add cancer warning to alcohol
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling to add cancer warning labels to alcohol. In a recent advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to include a cancer risk warning in the warning labels on alcohol. He says alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., behind tobacco use and obesity.
VERIFY | Yes, alcohol can increase your risk of getting cancer
So yes, it is true. Alcohol can increase your risk of getting cancer. Dr. Mercola says the damage caused by alcohol can be reversed, just like when a smoker quits, and their lungs heal over time.
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 ...
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.
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Alcohol is linked to cancer. But isn't everything?
Alcohol is linked to cancer. But isn't everything? It’s “Dry January,” non-alcoholic drink sales are soaring and the surgeon general is warning people about the links between alcohol and ...
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Another federal report on alcohol finds even moderate drinking carries risks
A new federal report on alcohol’s health effects has found even moderate drinking — within the bounds of U.S. nutrition guidance — could carry health risks, including injuries, liver disease ...
What women should know about cervical cancer: Multiple sexual partners to alcohol, lifestyle traits that can cause it
From sexual promiscuity to failing to use contraceptives, here are the many lifestyle habits that can lead to cervical cancer ...
Celebrating ‘Dry January’? Here’s How Much You Could End Up Saving
Following the rise in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, which studies show persisted through 2022, Americans ...
New Study Reveals The Unhealthy Effects Of Consuming Sugary Beverages
A new study reveals that sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices can heighten getting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ...
Why 'Bad Drunk' author Millie Mack backs putting cancer warnings on alcohol
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