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.

Current US alcohol warning labels, unchanged since 1988, do not mention cancer risks, unlike some international labels. The alcohol industry opposes cancer warning labels, while the upcoming US ...

Prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential for raising awareness that consuming alcohol can lead to cancer. This simple and inexpensive measure can empower consumers to make ...