Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths in the US Have Doubled Since 1990, and Not Just Among Those With Liver Cancer
A new study from the University of Miami indicates that alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. have more than doubled since 1990. Researchers found that alcohol is a significant contributor to various cancers, including colorectal and breast cancer, often overlooked by the public.
Why it matters
This research highlights a growing public health concern regarding alcohol consumption and its link to cancer, potentially influencing future health guidelines.
A haunting mystery about the rise in colon cancer cases among young people has been lingering around our news feeds for at least six years now. Medical researchers have struggled to nail down a what’s causing it—although they’ve offered plenty of potential suspects , like ultraprocessed foods, microplastics, and antibiotics, to name a few.
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