New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk
New research shows strong ties between alcohol and cancer, which has reignited a debate among experts about the health impacts of drinking, even in moderate amounts.
The link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory calling for expanding the warning label on alcohol to link it to an increased risk for some cancers.
5 Ways Alcohol Can Increase Cancer Risk
Alcohol consumption can elevate cancer risk through mechanisms such as DNA damage, hormonal changes, and oxidative stress, with risks increasing alongside consumption levels.
Does drinking alcohol increase your risk for cancer? U of I professor explains:
If you’re a woman who enjoys a drink — researchers say you might be increasing your chance for breast cancer. What’s new is the level of drinking that can increase your risk. A food science professor at the University of Illinois said this link has been in the data for a
Even one drink a day elevates your cancer risk
By Nikki CrowleyMany people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January”.Over the past few decades,
Is your drinking healthy? 3 charts break down the connection between alcohol and cancer, heart disease and more.
As one of his final acts as U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy called for alcohol products to carry a label warning that ...
Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of ...
Alcohol poses these 8 risks to older adults, experts warn
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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Unmasking alcohol: Yale experts debate alcohol’s cancer risk and labeling implications
The News spoke with Yale experts about the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendations for raising awareness about alcohol’s ...
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.
Hotels, travel industry heed US surgeon general's alcohol-cancer warning
Following the U.S. surgeon general's new advisory linking alcohol to seven different types of cancer, hotels are expanding ...
North Bay winery owner keeps eye on evolving attitudes towards alcohol consumption
As general manager of William Harrison Vineyards and Winery in St. Helena, Rod Santos keeps a close eye on everything – from ...
Smoking and drinking less, young adults on LI support nicotine limits and alcohol warning labels
"I'm hoping the increased education makes a difference," said Nicholas Gallo, 26, of Deer Park, who called his generation ...
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Unhappy hour: Do we need to quit drinking?
It’s “Dry January,” and the surgeon general is warning people about the links between alcohol and cancer. But is it really so bad to have a few drinks at a weekly happy hour? On the latest ...
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How Much Alcohol Can You Drink Per Week and Still Be Healthy?
Are two drinks a week the same as two drinks a day? According to scientists who study alcohol, having one drink a day on average is a relatively low risk. They warn that the risk of cancer ...