Is one glass wine a day healthy? WHO busts common myths about alcohol
2 years, 2 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 in the EU, cancer-linked deaths are fast increasing and majority of all alcohol-attributable deaths are due to different types of cancers. In response to the question that how much is actually safe to drink, WHO said currently available evidence cannot indicate the existence of a threshold at which the carcinogenic effects of alcohol “switch on”. It further cited, “There are no studies that would demonstrate that the potential beneficial effects of light and moderate drinking on cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes outweigh the cancer risk” “We cannot talk about a so-called safe level of alcohol use.

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White wine linked to higher cancer risk in women. Is red wine alcohol safe, ‘healthier’ option?
6 days, 14 hours ago

White wine linked to higher cancer risk in women. Is red wine alcohol safe, ‘healthier’ option?

Hindustan Times  

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrients has shattered the popular belief that red wine is a healthier alcoholic option. After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine — and no type of wine was shown to be “safe” when it comes to cancer prevention. “We found no strong …

No, Red Wine Is Not Better: New Study Links It To Cancer Risk
6 days, 16 hours ago

No, Red Wine Is Not Better: New Study Links It To Cancer Risk

ABP News  

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrients has shattered the popular belief that red wine is a healthier alcoholic option. After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine — and no type of wine was shown to be “safe” when it comes to cancer prevention. “We found no strong …

Wine or whiskey, every peg takes a shot at your health
1 month, 1 week ago

Wine or whiskey, every peg takes a shot at your health

New Indian Express  

Another dangerous component in some alcoholic beverages is congeners — chemical byproducts formed during fermentation, found in darker drinks like whiskey and red wine. Whether it’s beer, wine, whiskey, or even toddy, alcohol affects the liver, heart, and brain, increasing the chances of liver disease, high blood pressure, and even certain cancers, Dr Peter said, adding that the common misconception …

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk

Live Mint  

We all know cigarettes cause cancer. A 2023 study in the journal Cancer found that in women who have already had breast cancer, drinking alcohol wasn’t associated with an increased risk of having a recurrence. “I really think this is one of the few things that women can do to modify their breast cancer risk," Cen says. “I think that …

The dueling science behind how alcohol affects your health
2 months ago

The dueling science behind how alcohol affects your health

Live Mint  

It’s a big year for booze, both for the people who drink it and the companies that make it: U.S. officials are set to sift through competing science on drinking to decide how much is too much. One committee of scientists this past week said one drink a day for both men and women raises the risk of death from …

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
2 months ago

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits

CNN  

CNN — Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. But recent studies have found that even low levels of drinking may be harmful, and the World Health Organization has said that “no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.” The current Dietary Guidelines …

Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul

LA Times  

To the editor: With all due respect to Eli Federman, I take issue with his op-ed article on rethinking the role of wine in religious ceremonies because of alcohol’s serious health consequences. I love joyous prayer time raising that glass — it warms my soul and my body, and yes, there is something spiritual about it. To the editor: Had …

The alcohol industry is hooked on its heaviest drinkers
2 months, 1 week ago

The alcohol industry is hooked on its heaviest drinkers

Live Mint  

A fifth of adults account for an estimated 90% of alcohol sales volumes in the U.S., according to a Bernstein analysis. That dependence has become a greater risk to companies as the U.S. government considers putting cancer warnings on alcohol packaging and lowering the recommended limit of drinks a day that people can safely consume. The industry’s sales are declining …

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption
2 months, 1 week ago

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption

The Hindu  

In early January, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who released the new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, called for cancer risk warnings on alcohol-containing beverages. The health risks associated with alcohol consumption are well-known; with the advisory stating that alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity. The …

Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story
2 months, 1 week ago

Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story

Hindustan Times  

For many people, the new year brings both a banging hangover and a solemn resolution never to get drunk again. Dr Murthy’s statistics suggest that women who drink occasionally have about a 16.5% lifetime risk of several common cancers, whereas those who have one drink a day—America’s recommended maximum—have about a 19% chance. In 2023 Canada published guidelines recommending two …

Your Alcohol Bottles May Look Different Soon — And It Might Make You Drink Less
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Your Alcohol Bottles May Look Different Soon — And It Might Make You Drink Less

Huff Post  

Maria Korneeva via Getty Images Alcohol is categorized as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. “I find, typically, that when I’m working with patients or research participants for my studies, people kind of know, ‘I shouldn’t be drinking during pregnancy,’ ‘I shouldn’t drink and drive’ or ‘I know there’s impacts on the liver,’ but …

Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

NPR  

Is one drink a day OK? Though there's no precise answer on how much alcohol can be consumed without increasing health risks, many experts say an acceptable amount ranges from about one drink per week to no more than seven drinks per week. "My guidelines would be that drinking fewer than seven drinks a week would be a healthier way …

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

Having a glass of milk a day ‘cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Having a glass of milk a day ‘cuts risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth’

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. The latest research, published in the journal Nature Communications, looked at 97 dietary factors and …

Glass of milk a day can cut risk of deadly cancer by a fifth, new study finds
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Glass of milk a day can cut risk of deadly cancer by a fifth, new study finds

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

No, moderate drinking won’t give you cancer
2 months, 3 weeks 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 faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer, bottles should have warning: US Surgeon General
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks

The Hindu  

Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy also called for the guidelines on alcohol consumption limits to be reassessed so that people can weigh the cancer risk when deciding whether or how much to drink, alongside current warnings on birth defects and impairments when operating machinery. "Alcohol consumption is …

Surgeon general calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

Is a daily glass of red wine good for our health, or should we avoid alcohol entirely?
3 months, 1 week ago

Is a daily glass of red wine good for our health, or should we avoid alcohol entirely?

ABC  

For many of us, the idea that a glass of wine a day could be good for your health is appealing. "They say things like 'You hear a study that it's good for your heart' or 'You hear a study that one or two drinks is OK,'" says Samantha Batchelor, who conducted a study on women's attitudes to drinking as …

One glass of wine a day could HALVE your risk of a heart attack
3 months, 1 week ago

One glass of wine a day could HALVE your risk of a heart attack

Daily Mail  

For wine lovers, it’s heartening news – drinking a glass a day could be more effective than statins at lowering the risk of heart attacks. Researchers at the University of Barcelona found those who drank 12 to 35 glasses of wine a month had a 50 per cent lower risk than those who had no more than one, the study …

Experts explain how a bottle of wine a week can actually be good for you
3 months, 1 week ago

Experts explain how a bottle of wine a week can actually be good for you

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Light to moderate wine consumption, measured through an objective biomarker, was prospectively associated with …

One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist
6 months, 4 weeks ago

One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist

Daily Mail  

The links between moderate alcohol consumption and an early death are 'exaggerated', according to a world-renowned data scientist. Statistically, the risk of drinking one beer or wine per day on your life expectancy is no higher than driving a car or eating bacon, said Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, a statistician Cambridge University. In the same year, Canadian health officials released …

Nope, "moderate" alcohol consumption isn't good for you: Study
8 months ago

Nope, "moderate" alcohol consumption isn't good for you: Study

Salon  

In a landmark systematic review of existing medical literature, researchers publishing in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs have found that previous research finding that moderate alcohol consumption had health benefits was badly flawed. These studies focused on older adults in an effort to demonstrate a link between alcohol and longevity, the researchers report, and many such studies …

How much alcohol can you drink a week and still be healthy?
8 months, 1 week ago

How much alcohol can you drink a week and still be healthy?

Live Mint  

Though more people are calling themselves sober-curious or are trying zero-proof replacements for alcohol, drinking is a regular part of social life for most of us. A U.S. federal dietary committee is currently evaluating alcohol consumption guidelines, which recommend that men consume no more than two drinks a day and, for women, no more than one. “At seven standard drinks …

How de-alcoholised wine is bad for you – and the planet
10 months ago

How de-alcoholised wine is bad for you – and the planet

The Independent  

A little of what you fancy does you good. The term “wine” can only legally be used to describe products resulting from alcoholic fermentation of grape juice with an alcohol level of 8 per cent or higher,. What’s left is a highly acidic aqueous product, which then needs all of the things that make wine great put back into it. …

'Wine moms' who drink just ONE glass a day are 45 percent more likely to get heart disease, according to major analysis
1 year ago

'Wine moms' who drink just ONE glass a day are 45 percent more likely to get heart disease, according to major analysis

Daily Mail  

Drinking is on the rise amongst women, as mommy bloggers show Mid-life women are at risk for heart disease if they're regular drinkers Drinking a large glass of wine every night can raise a woman's risk of deadly heart disease by 45 percent, a new study suggests. Men who have the equivalent of a glass of wine every night have …

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Drinking in moderation is good for the health: myth or fact? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 8 months ago

Drinking in moderation is good for the health: myth or fact? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

It’s World Hepatitis Day this week, on July 28, and perhaps an apt time to look at conditions associated with the liver. Across the world, people have believed for decades now that a moderate amount of alcohol consumption may be good for you – that it could potentially protect you against heart disease. The analysis, of more than 100 studies …

Your Body On Alcohol: How It Affects Your Heart, Liver, Weight And Cancer Risk
2 years, 2 months ago

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

Huff Post  

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.” …

NO amount of alcohol is safe, WHO experts warn
2 years, 2 months ago

NO amount of alcohol is safe, WHO experts warn

Daily Mail  

No amount of alcohol is 'safe', experts have warned. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises Americans do not drink more than 14 standard alcohol drinks per week for men and seven for women. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol over many years is already linked to a plethora of health issues such as high blood pressure, stroke risk, and …

Links between alcohol and cancer highlighted in new guidance for health workers
2 years, 6 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 …

Are young people more likely to be addicted to alcohol?
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

'People under 40 face higher health risks from alcohol than older adults'
2 years, 8 months ago

'People under 40 face higher health risks from alcohol than older adults'

Firstpost  

A study has found that about 60 per cent of alcohol-related injuries occur among people between the age group of 15-39, including motor vehicle accidents, suicides, and homicides Washington: 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 …

Drinking wine with meals may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, new study suggests
3 years ago

Drinking wine with meals may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, new study suggests

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

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