Drinking Alcohol Can Raise Cancer Risk. How Much Is Too Much?
6 years, 6 months ago

Drinking Alcohol Can Raise Cancer Risk. How Much Is Too Much?

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Drinking Alcohol Can Raise Cancer Risk. The study adds to the evidence that cancer risk may rise when people drink more than one drink per day, but the increase is modest. "This study reinforces that people who drink a lot have higher rates of cancer and higher rates of dying from those cancers," says Noelle LoConte, an oncologist and associate professor at the University of Wisconsin. Many studies have pointed to the risks of excessive drinking, yet "we do not think that most Americans are aware of the link between alcohol and cancer," LoConte says. "Alcohol is estimated to be the third-largest modifiable risk factor for cancer," says Susan Gapstur, an epidemiologist with the American Cancer Society.

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No, moderate drinking won’t give you cancer
1 week, 3 days ago

No, moderate drinking won’t give you cancer

Live Mint  

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has done more to politicize science and erode trust in public-health leaders than anyone other than Anthony Fauci. Dr. Murthy claims that “alcohol use," not only abuse, is a “leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, contributing to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths each year." The surgeon general urged tech …

US Surgeon General warning: Why alcohol leads to cancer deaths
1 week, 3 days ago

US Surgeon General warning: Why alcohol leads to cancer deaths

India Today  

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently called for alcohol products to carry cancer warning labels due to the significant increase yet widely overlooked link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. This move could mark a shift towards stricter tobacco-style regulations for the alcohol industry, Murthy stressed that alcohol consumption is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, …

US faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns
1 week, 3 days ago

US faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns

India Today  

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said while releasing a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk. NEW: Today, I’m releasing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the causal link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. "This advisory lays out steps …

Cancer risk linked to alcohol: How younger Americans are turning to mocktails and healthier alternatives
1 week, 3 days ago

Cancer risk linked to alcohol: How younger Americans are turning to mocktails and healthier alternatives

Live Mint  

The US Surgeon Generals recent warning on the increased risk of cancer from alcohol consumption is drawing attention, particularly among younger Americans, who have already been turning to mocktails and healthier alternatives in recent years, according to a report in Reuters. The Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, has suggested updating warning labels on alcohol products to reflect these risks, but it …

Even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer, bottles should have warning: US Surgeon General
1 week, 3 days ago

Even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer, bottles should have warning: US Surgeon General

Hindustan Times  

US Surgeon General, Dr Vivek Murthy, has issued an advisory recommending that alcoholic beverages like beer and wine carry warning labels about their links to cancer. Vivek Murthy said that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US. In his advisory, Murthy stated that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, …

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption
1 week, 4 days ago

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption

Hindustan Times  

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for updating the existing surgeon general’s health warning label on alcohol-containing beverages to include the risk of cancer. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general
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1 week, 4 days ago

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks.Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the connection between alcohol and cancer has been known since the 1980s, with mounting evidence reinforcing the dangers. "Alcohol is a well-established, …

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research
1 week, 4 days ago

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research

Live Mint  

Alcohol consumption has been identified as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, contributing significantly to cancer cases worldwide. Surgeon General’s Advisory, nearly 1 lakh cancer cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths occur annually in the United States due to alcohol use. For example, women who consume two drinks daily have a 15.3 per cent lifetime risk of developing breast …

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks; links its consumption to seven types of cancer
1 week, 5 days ago

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks; links its consumption to seven types of cancer

Hindustan Times  

Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the US Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers: US Surgeon General. Alcohol consumption linked to seven types of …

How drinking alcohol can affect your health
1 week, 5 days ago

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

Associated Press  

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how much they drink. “If you’re studying people who survived into middle age, didn’t quit drinking because of a problem and didn’t become a heavy …

How drinking alcohol can affect your health
1 week, 5 days ago

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: U.S. surgeon general
1 week, 5 days ago

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: U.S. surgeon general

Raw Story  

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the connection between alcohol and cancer has been known since the 1980s, with mounting evidence reinforcing the dangers. "Alcohol is a …

US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages
1 week, 5 days ago

US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages

Live Mint  

In a significant move that could impact the alcohol industry, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has recommended that alcoholic drinks carry warnings about the cancer risks associated with consumption. The advisory highlights alcohol's reported link to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon, and liver cancer, and aims to raise awareness of the health risks that many US …

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
1 week, 5 days ago

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Murthy’s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress. “As you consider whether or how …

Surgeon general calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
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1 week, 6 days ago

Surgeon general calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk

LA Times  

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Murthy‘s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress. “As you consider whether or how much to …

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link
1 week, 6 days ago

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link

CNN  

CNN — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States – greater than …

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks
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1 week, 6 days ago

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

LA Times  

Alcoholic drinks are a leading cause of cancer and should carry a warning about that risk on their labels, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday. “Many lifestyle choices carry potential risks, and it is the federal government’s role to determine any proposed changes to the warning statements based on the entire body of scientific research.” The surgeon general’s advisory said …

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
2 weeks ago

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older

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Yana Iskayeva via Getty Images At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol. “Alcohol, besides the vascular damage and dementia risks, increases the risk of breast cancer, esophageal cancer and liver cancer,” she said. “Substances like caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol all hinder sleep” In your 60s, you’ll likely begin to feel the effects …

Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s

Daily Mail  

It is the most common cancer in the UK — and cases are rising at an alarming rate. It's a simple lifestyle tweak, and it could reduce your risk of breast cancer by up to 60 per cent. It's been estimated that around one in 10 breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol, according to a report published in the …

Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the link between alcohol and bowel cancer
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the link between alcohol and bowel cancer

India TV News  

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine and the rectum. The exact cause of bowel cancer is unknown, but factors such as age, family history, and certain lifestyle habits like smoking and a diet high in processed foods may increase the risk of developing this disease. When we asked Dr …

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
1 year ago

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older

Huff Post  

Yana Iskayeva via Getty Images At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol. “Alcohol, besides the vascular damage and dementia risks, increases the risk of breast cancer, esophageal cancer and liver cancer,” she said. “Substances like caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol all hinder sleep” In your 60s, you’ll likely begin to feel the effects …

Alcohol and junk food led to ‘alarming’ surge in cancers in young people
1 year, 4 months ago

Alcohol and junk food led to ‘alarming’ surge in cancers in young people

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dr Ashleigh Hamilton, Centre for Public Health, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, said: “The findings …

Is one glass wine a day healthy? WHO busts common myths about alcohol
1 year, 11 months ago

Is one glass wine a day healthy? WHO busts common myths about alcohol

Live Mint  

For far too long, we have believed that alcohol is good for health if consumed in moderation and, one glass of wine or a peg of scotch have several health benefits. “It causes at least seven types of cancer, including the most common cancer types, such as bowel cancer and female breast cancer.” The UN health agency also cited that …

Your Body On Alcohol: How It Affects Your Heart, Liver, Weight And Cancer Risk
1 year, 11 months ago

Your Body On Alcohol: How It Affects Your Heart, Liver, Weight And Cancer Risk

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Instants via Getty Images Some studies say red wine is good for certain health factors, while others suggest omitting alcohol entirely. “This belief stemmed from the ‘French paradox,’ where observations from the 1990s showed that the population there had a lower risk of dying from heart disease despite having similar consumption of saturated fat intake, blood pressure and tobacco usage.” …

Links between alcohol and cancer highlighted in new guidance for health workers
2 years, 3 months ago

Links between alcohol and cancer highlighted in new guidance for health workers

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It suggests that healthcare professionals can help to reduce alcohol-related cancer risks by informing …

Cancer deaths related to behavioural risk factors, study says
2 years, 4 months ago

Cancer deaths related to behavioural risk factors, study says

Hindustan Times  

The newly-released Lancet study says lifestyle risk factors such as smoking, drinking and obesity caused nearly half of cancer deaths in 2019. Cancer deaths could be prevented by controlling risk factors such as tobacco consumption, alcohol consumption and high BMI, a new study by the British journal Lancet has concluded. The newly-released Lancet study says lifestyle risk factors caused nearly …

How poor lifestyle choices can lead to cancer
2 years, 4 months ago

How poor lifestyle choices can lead to cancer

Live Mint  

Smoking, alcohol use, high body mass index, and other known risk factors were responsible for nearly 4.45 million global cancer deaths in 2019, according to study published in The Lancet journal on Friday. The leading risk factors globally for cancer deaths and ill health for both sexes were smoking, followed by alcohol use and high BMI, the researchers said. The …

Lifestyle Choices That May Put You At Risk Of Developing Cancer
2 years, 4 months ago

Lifestyle Choices That May Put You At Risk Of Developing Cancer

News 18  

In May this year, Indian Council for Medical Research quoted that the number of patients suffering from Cancer is projected to reach 29.8 million by 2025 from 26.7 million in 2021. While mutation of genes can be triggered due to various factors, including infectious agents, radiation, or chemicals, our lifestyle also plays a major role in it,” says Dr Praveen …

Are young people more likely to be addicted to alcohol?
2 years, 6 months ago

Are young people more likely to be addicted to alcohol?

Live Mint  

Young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal on Friday. The study also suggests that adults aged 40 and older without underlying health conditions may see some benefits from small alcohol consumption — between one and two standard drinks per day — including a reduced risk …

Young people at higher health risk from alcohol than older adults: Study
2 years, 6 months ago

Young people at higher health risk from alcohol than older adults: Study

Hindustan Times  

Young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults, according to a global study published in The Lancet journal on Friday. The study also suggests that adults aged 40 and older without underlying health conditions may see some benefits from small alcohol consumption -- between one and two standard drinks per day -- including a reduced risk …

Smoking and drinking rise during COVID pandemic
3 years ago

Smoking and drinking rise during COVID pandemic

The Hindu  

As COVID-19 infections continue to rise, with countries facing a fifth wave spurred by the omicron variant, alcohol consumption and smoking are also increasing. A study by researchers in the United Kingdom published in the journal Addiction in August found that, during England's first lockdown, 4.5 million more adults would have been classed as high-risk drinkers compared with before the …

Think Before You Pour Your Next Glass! Lancet Study Says 62,100 New Cancer Cases In India Due To Alcohol
3 years, 6 months ago

Think Before You Pour Your Next Glass! Lancet Study Says 62,100 New Cancer Cases In India Due To Alcohol

News 18  

Alcohol consumption was associated with 62,100 or five per cent of newly diagnosed cancer cases last year in India, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology journal which shows alcohol use is on the rise in the country. Globally, the researchers found that more than 740,000 or four per cent of new cancer cases in 2020 may be …

Queenslanders can reduce skin tumour risk by drinking less and giving up smoking, study finds
4 years, 3 months ago

Queenslanders can reduce skin tumour risk by drinking less and giving up smoking, study finds

ABC  

Smoking and excessive drinking in addition to sun exposure could make Queenslanders more susceptible to a common skin tumour, according to a new study. Key points: The study looked at data from more than 40,000 people over four years Keratoacanthoma tumours can look bad but rarely cause death Researchers urge Queenslanders to modify their behaviour to reduce the tumour risk …

How drinking alcohol will impact your immunity and leave you at higher risk of catching coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

How drinking alcohol will impact your immunity and leave you at higher risk of catching coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Grocery essentials like toilet paper and long-life food are not the only items being snapped up in panic buying sparked by the coronavirus pandemic, with alcoholic drinks also being snapped up by those fearing a long period of enforced isolation. One study from the University of Maryland and Loyola University found that a single episode of binge drinking significantly weakens …

Dutch fail alcohol test, most don't know about link to cancer
5 years ago

Dutch fail alcohol test, most don't know about link to cancer

Dutch News  

The Dutch don’t know enough about the harm alcohol does to the body and should take an exam to raise their awareness, the health ministry has said. The survey, commissioned by the health ministry and the Trimbos Institute for addiction and mental health, showed only 8.6% of respondents knew about the link between alcohol and cancer while one in 20 …

Dutch fail alcohol test, most don't know about link to cancer
5 years ago

Dutch fail alcohol test, most don't know about link to cancer

Dutch News  

The Dutch don’t know enough about the harm alcohol does to the body and should take an exam to raise their awareness, the health ministry has said. The survey, commissioned by the health ministry and the Trimbos Institute for addiction and mental health, showed only 8.6% of respondents knew about the link between alcohol and cancer while one in 20 …

Alcohol is detrimental to health
5 years, 2 months ago

Alcohol is detrimental to health

Deccan Chronicle  

While most people are aware that alcohol consumption is harmful to health, the truth is that there is a massive increase in the year-on-year consumption of alcohol. “About 20 to 30 per cent of cases for liver transplant have alcohol as the prime reason.” Alcohol also affects most other organs of the body. “It can cause alcoholic pancreatitis, alcoholic neuropathy, …

'A powerful message': Should alcohol products be branded with warnings about the cancer risk?
5 years, 6 months ago

'A powerful message': Should alcohol products be branded with warnings about the cancer risk?

ABC  

Most Australians are aware of the cancer risk associated with smoking, unprotected sun exposure and asbestos — but what about drinking alcohol? Key points: Dr Emma Miller surveyed 1,600 Australians, more than 70 per cent agreed labels would raise awareness Alcohol consumption was declared a carcinogen in 1988 The alcohol industry does not support the move Flinders University researcher Dr …

Morbid obesity and alcohol drinking habit may increase risk of cancer in women; Find out
5 years, 9 months ago

Morbid obesity and alcohol drinking habit may increase risk of cancer in women; Find out

India TV News  

Morbid obesity plus a habit of enjoying an alcoholic drink every day may increase the risk of cancer. Over the next decade, drinking alcohol will lead to 13 per cent increase in breast cancer cases in pre-menopausal women and six per cent in post-menopausal breast cancers. Together, these modifiable risk factors, regular alcohol consumption, and excessive weight gain, will be …

For healthy lifestyle and longer life, ditch that daily glass of wine
6 years, 3 months ago

For healthy lifestyle and longer life, ditch that daily glass of wine

India TV News  

Well, if you want to follow a healthier lifestyle and live a longer life, we ask you to ditch that daily glass of wine. Drinking a glass of wine every day can increase your chance of an early death by 20percent, say researchers challenging previous claims of its health benefits. But now we know that even the lightest daily drinkers …

No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says
6 years, 4 months ago

No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says

NPR  

No Amount Of Alcohol Is Good For Your Health, Global Study Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Peter Forest/Getty Images for Starz Peter Forest/Getty Images for Starz Countless scientific studies have espoused the idea that a glass of red wine a day can be good for the heart, but a new, sweeping global study published in The Lancet on Friday …

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