On the basis of such syntheses, researchers agree that alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer: mouth, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), oesophagus, breast cancer in women, colorectal and liver. Scientists suspect that other cancer types will be added as more data are collected.

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By Dr. Leah Winer University of Kentucky A recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General highlights alcohol consumption as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity.

Epidemiologists evaluate the potential cancer-protective effects of red wine by comparing its associated cancer risks to those of white wine. Not all alcoholic beverages are perceived equally, with red wine often considered a healthier option.

“Any beverage with fewer calories, just like any food with fewer calories, is ultimately better for weight management,” she says, noting that being overweight can be a key contributor to many of the same conditions connected to alcohol intake, including cancer, heart disease, inflammation, and more.

A study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who avoided sugary soft drinks.

In one of his final acts, Vivek Murthy, former U.S. surgeon general, said alcoholic beverages should carry an updated warning label that says consumption increases the risk of cancer. Murthy said most Americans have no idea.