New research reveals disturbing links between alcohol and cancer, urging you to reconsider your health choices.
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.
Advice from the US surgeon general is consistent with the evidence but repeatedly opposed by commercial actors, says Nason Maani A recent advisory report from the outgoing US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy,
Congratulations if you’ve made it smug and sober to the end of Dry January. And while you may be ready to celebrate with a libation, an expert warns of the dangers of Wet February.
A call for cancer warnings on labels for beer, wine, and spirits is a lesson in risk management, says Hopkins cancer expert Otis Brawley
Less than half of Americans in one survey said they were aware of the link between alcohol use and cancer compared to 89% for tobacco use.
January is that time of year when we pause to examine our health habits, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory with an important data point to consider: the
Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle plays a crucial role in cancer prevention. Limiting the consumption of red and processed meats, sugary beverages, and deep-fried foods, while avoiding alcohol and tobacco use,
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently stated that alcohol-attributable cancers kill 20,000 Americans annually. His final advisory as America’s “top doctor” recommends placing warning labels on alcohol containers and revising downward the federal recommendations for daily alcohol consumption.
Beyond cancer, alcohol consumption may also increase the risk of heart disease. A recent study from the American College of Cardiology found that consuming more than one drink a day can raise the risk of heart disease by nearly 30 percent.
For patients with hepatitis B virus, alcohol is associated with dose-dependent increased risks for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
As one of his final acts as U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy called for alcohol products to carry a label warning that they can cause cancer. His office also published a report detailing just how carcinogenic booze can be,