What does the Surgeon General’s advisory on alcohol mean for you?
Alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity. It contributes to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths each year.
U.S. surgeon general is calling for alcohol warning labels to note cancer risk. Why they haven't been updated in 36 years.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for new warning labels on alcoholic drinks that inform consumers of the health risks — particularly an increased risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast cancer, liver cancer and colon cancer.
Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.
Chicago doctor applauds Surgeon General's call for cancer risk warning on alcohol
A warning from the country's top doctor about alcohol's cancer risk comes at a time of year when many are already taking a step back from drinking.
Alcohol Intake Increases Cancer Risk, Beverages Should Carry Warning: Surgeon General
In a new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy outlined the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer. The third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States (behind tobacco and obesity ),
Surgeon general's suggestion to put a cancer warning on alcohol is long overdue, doctors say
After the Surgeon General suggested that labels on alcoholic drinks should warn about cancer risk, here’s what doctors say you should know about drinking and cancer.
Surgeon General explains why he’s calling for a cancer warning on alcoholic beverages
KUDOS TO U.S. SURGEON GENERAL VIVEK MURTHY FOR RELEASING THE ALCOHOL AND CANCER RISK REPORT
Alcohol Justice is commending United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for releasing the Alcohol and Cancer Risk Report. The report released January 3, 2025, documents alcohol's role in causing cancer which is becoming clearer each year.
Why Regulating Alcohol Industry Is Tall Order Even After Surgeon General’s Cancer Warning
The link between alcohol consumption and incidences of cancer has been known for decades. The latest warning from the U.S. surgeon general could bring a renewed focus on legislative efforts to reduce alcohol intake.
Mass General Brigham cancer surgeon responds to proposed U.S. alcohol warnings
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.
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Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help
If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.