U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently called for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to highlight the significant cancer risks associated with drinking, a move prompted by mounting evidence that no level of alcohol consumption is entirely safe. The current U.S. labels date back to 1989 when health messaging was primarily focused on acute harms such as impaired driving and fetal health during pregnancy. Since then, research has revealed a stronger link between alcohol and at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon, and liver cancers, yet many people remain unaware of these risks. ...
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