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.
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 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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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.
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.
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.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 alcohol does to your brain and body, according to the latest science
Alcohol can increase your risk of cancer, but it can also prevent some heart attacks. Here's the complicated truth.
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 ...
Cancer patient was ‘awake’ when alcohol wipe helped spark fire on his face during surgery: suit
An Oregon cancer patient was “awake and conscious” when his face caught on fire during surgery — leaving him permanently ...