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

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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 beyond that, I don’t find that the general public has a very good recognition of the other ill impacts that alcohol use can have,” said Emily Hartwell, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Here’s why: Cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles can help raise awareness of alcohol’s effect on cancer risk. Just how much awareness will affect drinking behavior is impossible to predict, but Ahluwalia said a Canadian study found that when warning labels went on Canadian alcohol bottles, there was a 10% increase in people’s awareness of the association between alcohol and cancer in two months. “There does seem to be a dose-response relationship between alcohol and cancers, meaning that the more you’re drinking — more frequently, more heavily — does seem to put you at higher risk for developing cancer,” Hartwell said.

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White wine linked to higher cancer risk in women. Is red wine alcohol safe, ‘healthier’ option?
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Need for alcohol health warning labels: Lancet
3 weeks ago

Need for alcohol health warning labels: Lancet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Less than one-third of all the countries globally have regulations mandating Alcohol Health Warning Labels on alcohol containers, said a latest Lancet study, which recommended the need for mentioning well-established adverse health consequences due to alcohol consumption like fatal cancers, liver damage and other noncommunicable disease and road traffic accidents on them. According to Dr Yatan Pal Singh …

WHO wants cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol bottles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WHO wants cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol bottles

Firstpost  

Alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of several types of cancer. Cancer charities welcome move Meanwhile, cancer charities have hailed WHO’s call for warning labels on alcohol containers saying that such a move will make people aware that it causes at least seven types of cancer. Malcolm Clarke, Cancer Research UK’s senior prevention policy manager, said, “We …

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk
1 month, 3 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 …

Cancer warnings on alcohol bottles: HC issues notices to state, Centre
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2 months ago

Cancer warnings on alcohol bottles: HC issues notices to state, Centre

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday issued notices to the state and the central governments to respond to a public interest litigation seeking cancer warnings on alcohol bottles. The World Health Organisation has declared alcohol as a class I carcinogen while US surgeon general has said it causes at least seven types of cancer, the PIL said, seeking directions …

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Letters to the Editor: Alcohol increases cancer risk. Regulate it as strongly as tobacco
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: Alcohol increases cancer risk. Regulate it as strongly as tobacco

LA Times  

Bottles of whiskey are seen at a bar in Eagle, Colo, in 2018. To the editor: Yes, a cancer warning label on alcohol would be a good idea. This overrides the will of California voters as expressed in Proposition 65, and is why we see cancer warning stickers applied to flip-flops and flat-pack furniture, but never liquor bottles. My group …

US Surgeon General warning: Why alcohol leads to cancer deaths
2 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Why does the US surgeon general want cancer warnings on alcohol bottles?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why does the US surgeon general want cancer warnings on alcohol bottles?

Al Jazeera  

The text-only warning of cancer risks would be the first change to alcohol warning labels since they were first introduced 35 years ago. The current text-only alcohol warning labels, introduced in 1988, address pregnancy risks and impaired driving but fail to mention cancer risks. In 2018, alcohol consumption was linked to 180,000 cancer cases and 92,000 deaths in the World …

Cancer risk linked to alcohol: How younger Americans are turning to mocktails and healthier alternatives
2 months, 4 weeks 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
2 months, 4 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, …

Can alcohol cause cancer? Should alcohol bottles carry cancer warnings?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Can alcohol cause cancer? Should alcohol bottles carry cancer warnings?

Firstpost  

The US Surgeon General’s advisory has put the link between alcohol and cancer into the spotlight, urging Congress to mandate warning labels. Graphic: Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The US Surgeon General’s Advisory Murthy’s advisory notes that these risks are not confined to heavy drinkers. Graphic: Alcohol and Cancer Risk: The US Surgeon General’s Advisory By updating labels, the government aims …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general
Top News
2 months, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

US surgeon Vivek Murthy says alcohol increases risk of 7 types of cancers; urges warning on labels
2 months, 4 weeks ago

US surgeon Vivek Murthy says alcohol increases risk of 7 types of cancers; urges warning on labels

Live Mint  

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverage labels. The Surgeon said that alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon and liver cancer, but most US consumers remain unaware of this. The report also highlighted that higher alcohol consumption increases cancer risks, with two …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: U.S. surgeon general
2 months, 4 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 …

US Surgeon General calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages
2 months, 4 weeks 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
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Surgeon General Calls For New Label On Drinks To Warn Americans Of Alcohol's Cancer Risk

Huff Post  

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speaks during a panel discussion, Oct. 10, 2023, in New York. 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 drink, keep in mind …

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
2 months, 4 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 …

Surgeon general urges cancer warning on alcohol after linking it to 20,000 deaths a year
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Surgeon general urges cancer warning on alcohol after linking it to 20,000 deaths a year

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. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer …

U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
2 months, 4 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, 4 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 …

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link
2 months, 4 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 …

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks
Trending News
2 months, 4 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 …

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 …

It’s time for booze bottles to have health warning labels
1 year, 9 months ago

It’s time for booze bottles to have health warning labels

The Independent  

The year is 1966, and mandatory health warning labels have just been added to cigarette packs in the US. You might be surprised, then, to learn that Ireland’s recent decision to introduce mandatory health warnings to alcohol labels from 2026 – specifically linking alcohol and liver disease – were quickly decried as “totally inappropriate” by the country’s Italian ambassador, concerned …

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 …

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 …

Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About
3 years, 5 months ago

Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About

Wired  

As October ushers in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the social media campaign Drink Less for Your Breasts stands out like a red flag against a cheerful tide of pink ribbons, especially the ones printed on labels of alcoholic beverages. Drink Less for Your Breasts reminds women that alcohol actually contributes to breast cancer risk. There’s no specific limit for …

New labels warning pregnant women about alcohol anger wine industry
5 years, 1 month ago

New labels warning pregnant women about alcohol anger wine industry

ABC  

Small wineries in regional Australia are fighting back against a "prohibitive" move to explicitly warn pregnant women about the dangers of drinking alcohol. Key points: The food safety authority is pushing for mandatory warning labels on alcoholic drinks to replace the current voluntary scheme Small wineries say the new measure will impose "enormous" costs on many businesses already struggling due …

'A powerful message': Should alcohol products be branded with warnings about the cancer risk?
5 years, 8 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 …

80% of women don't know alcohol causes breast cancer
5 years, 9 months ago

80% of women don't know alcohol causes breast cancer

Daily Mail  

Four out of five women do not realise drinking alcohol could raise their risk of breast cancer, according to research. In a survey of 238 people at a breast care clinic in England, only around 20 per cent of women were aware alcohol could raise their risk of breast cancer Researchers from the University of Southampton surveyed 238 people involved …

Drinking Alcohol Can Raise Cancer Risk. How Much Is Too Much?
6 years, 9 months ago

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

NPR  

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 …

Excess consumption of alcohol can increase risk of cancer: Experts
7 years, 4 months ago

Excess consumption of alcohol can increase risk of cancer: Experts

India TV News  

Drinking alcohol whether in light, moderate or heavy quantity is linked with increasing the risk of several leading cancers, including those of the breast, colon, esophagus and head and neck, experts from the American Society of Clinical Oncology said in a statement. Moreover, not only does excessive alcohol consumption cause cancer, it also can delay or negatively impact cancer treatment, …

Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk: Study
7 years, 10 months ago

Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk: Study

India TV News  

Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day can increase breast cancer risk, reveals a major new report that analysed data on 12 million women. "With this comprehensive and up-to-date report the evidence is clear: Having a physically active lifestyle, maintaining a healthy weight throughout life and limiting alcohol -- these are all steps women can …

Red wine increases cancer risk – but nine out of 10 drinkers are not aware of the dangers
8 years, 1 month ago

Red wine increases cancer risk – but nine out of 10 drinkers are not aware of the dangers

The Independent  

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Alcohol-linked cancer deaths could reach 7,000 a year by 2035, study suggests
8 years, 4 months ago

Alcohol-linked cancer deaths could reach 7,000 a year by 2035, study suggests

The Independent  

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Beware! Alcohol consumption can lead to these seven types of cancer
8 years, 8 months ago

Beware! Alcohol consumption can lead to these seven types of cancer

India TV News  

Melbourne: Bringing out the ill-effects of alcohol consumption into light, a new research has warned that alcohol intake may cause seven types of cancer, including that oesophagus, liver, colon and breasts, even in moderate drinkers. A review of epidemiological evidence found that alcohol caused about half a million deaths from cancer in 2012, 5.8 per cent of cancer deaths worldwide, …

Breast cancer in women rises 16% from drinking just one glass of wine a day
8 years, 8 months ago

Breast cancer in women rises 16% from drinking just one glass of wine a day

Daily Mail  

Also causes bowel and breast forms but it may be responsible for others Alcohol causes cancer of the mouth and throat, larynx, liver and colon Researchers said even people who drink low levels are at risk of developing the disease - killing off the idea that a glass of red wine can be good for you Drinking alcohol causes at …

Drinkers warned as deaths from alcohol-linked diseases rise
9 years, 1 month ago

Drinkers warned as deaths from alcohol-linked diseases rise

Daily Mail  

Deaths from alcohol have increased slightly, figures released by Public Health England found Excessive drinking is causing more deaths from illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, new figures have revealed. There has been a 1 per cent rise in deaths from conditions related to drinking, from 22,779 in 2013 to 22,967 deaths in 2014, Public Health England found. …

How does alcohol cause cancer?
9 years, 1 month ago

How does alcohol cause cancer?

The Independent  

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New alcohol guidelines: How is drinking linked to cancer?
9 years, 2 months ago

New alcohol guidelines: How is drinking linked to cancer?

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Alcohol: Cancer risk 'increased' by drinking more than one glass of wine or pint of beer per day, experts warn
9 years, 2 months ago

Alcohol: Cancer risk 'increased' by drinking more than one glass of wine or pint of beer per day, experts warn

The Independent  

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Even light drinking increases cancer risk
12 years, 7 months ago

Even light drinking increases cancer risk

The Independent  

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