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Consumption of alcohol increases the risk of these 7 types of cancer.
Agency | New Study Shows Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of 7 Types of Cancer A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has revealed that alcohol consumption increases the risk of seven types of cancer. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a warning on Friday, stating that drinking alcohol can elevate cancer risk. He also called for updated health warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer: * Mouth (Oral Cavity) * Throat (Esophagus) * Breast (in women) * Liver * Pharynx * Larynx How does alcohol cause cancer? Mechanism 1: Alcohol produces acetaldehyde in the body, which damages DNA and increases cancer risk. Mechanism 2: Alcohol increases oxidative stress, damaging DNA, proteins, and cells while also raising inflammation levels in the body, thereby increasing cancer risk. **...