Did you know it takes an Act of Congress to change the warning label on alcohol? It’s true! But even more crucial: how much alcohol does it take to increase your cancer risk? In this episode, Tina and Leah dive into the connection between alcohol and cancer, exploring why the Surgeon General is pushing for updated warning label (https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-surgeon-general-urges-cancer-warnings-alcoholic-drinks-2025-01-03/) s. Whether you’re sticking with your current habits or considering a mindful approach to drinking, this episode delivers eye-opening insights that might make you think twice before your next sip. Tune in to learn more!
Prior episode: Good for You? or Bad for You? Alcohol (https://www.thecancerpod.com/good-for-you-bad-for-you-alcohol/)
Ireland's strong alcohol label stance (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dar.13977)
How acetaldehyde from alcohol ingestion forms in your body (https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/160209-Alcohol-Acetaldehyde-update.gif)
Which cancers are linked to alcohol consumption? (https://www.aicr.org/research/the-continuous-update-project/alcoholic-drinks/)
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