U.S. surgeon general is calling for alcohol warning labels to note cancer risk. Why they haven't been updated in 36 years.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for new warning labels on alcoholic drinks that inform consumers of the health risks — particularly an increased risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast cancer, liver cancer and colon cancer.
Does alcohol cause cancer? Will warning labels be updated? And more questions, answered.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy​ is calling for cancer risk warnings​ to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol​.
New health warning labels could make people think twice about alcohol consumption
These labels, which currently highlight the dangers of drinking while pregnant or driving under the influence, may soon carry an additional, eye-opening warning: Drinking alcohol could increase the risk of cancer.
Cancer warning labels on alcohol? It's not that simple.
Even advocacy groups supportive of more warnings about alcohol acknowledged the effort faces serious challenges.
UI researchers back call for updated warning labels on alcohol
Almost a year after a University of Iowa report linked alcohol consumption to a greater risk of cancer, the U.S. Surgeon General is now recommending new warning labels on all cans and bottles of booze.
Alcohol warning labels?
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US surgeon general calls for cancer warning labels on alcohol: What you should know
Alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer, the surgeon general says, and new warning labels should reflect that.
Alcohol labels should carry cancer risk warning, U.S. surgeon general urges
Alcoholic drinks should carry cancer risk warning labels, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in a report Friday.The report cites a direct link between alcohol consumption and at least seven types of cancer,
Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story
Dr Murthy has recommended placing warnings on alcohol to highlight the fact that it raises the risk of some cancers, including breast and bowel cancer. If so, America could become the third country, after South Korea and Ireland,
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