US Surgeon General Warns Alcohol May Be Linked to at Least 7 Types of Cancer, Urges Government Action
The New York Times reported on Friday that the U.S. Surgeon General revealed findings through an advisory from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services claiming that alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer and is urging Congress to pass laws requiring alcohol companies to update their labels warning consumers of these risks.
US surgeon general calls for cancer warning labels on alcohol: What you should know
Alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer, the surgeon general says, and new warning labels should reflect that.
US surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
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.
US Surgeon General Calls For Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
The U.S. Surgeon General has released a new advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer with several recommendations to increase public awareness—including adding cancer risk to the health warning label on alcoholic beverages.
US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, but most U.S. consumers remain unaware of this.
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warning of link between alcohol and cancer in advisory
A Surgeon General’s Advisory released on Friday, Jan. 3, is warning alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S.
Alcohol is ‘third leading preventable cause of cancer’ and should have warning label, says US surgeon general
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy noted that consuming alcohol increases the risk for “at least seven types of cancer” including breast, colon and liver.
Alcohol stocks tumble after US surgeon general warns of cancer risks and pushes for warning label
Less than half of Americans recognize alcohol as a leading risk factor for cancer, unlike 89% aware of links between smoking and cancer, the surgeon general said.
Alcohol stocks drop after US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings
The consumption of alcoholic drinks increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said.
6 tips to reduce alcohol use and cancer risk after surgeon general's warning
As cancer has been linked to alcohol use, per the surgeon general's new advisory, addiction experts offer helpful tips to cut back on drinking in a safe, healthy way.
Surgeon general issues urgent warning linking alcohol use and cancer risk — six tips to know
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned in a recent advisory about alcohol use increasing cancer risk. The advisory notes that alcohol can increase the risk of throat, liver, esophageal, mouth, larynx (voice box),
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Non-alcoholic spirit CEO said the US Surgeon General's comments will further shift the culture around drinking
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