#alcohol

All alcoholic drinks—even wine—are carcinogenic.

Better results were observed even in people with increased portal hypertension.

More participants were aware of the cancer risks from hard liquor and beer than about the risk from wine.

Experts predict that more than a million people could die from liver cancer worldwide in 2040.

The optimal diet to prevent many cancers and to improve long-term survival is a plant-based diet.

Awareness varied between wine, beer, and liquor

In 2022, reported use of any illicit drug within the past year remained at or significantly below pre-pandemic levels for all grades.

Women and young adults saw especially large increases between 2019 and 2021.

Plus: Over 10 prevention services related to hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections covered by the Affordable Care Act.

A new study associates physical activity, diet and other healthy lifestyles with a 27% reduction in risk of death for former smokers.

People under 50 are increasingly likely to develop cancers of the breast, colon, liver and more.

Plus: Study shows that cutting down on alcohol consumption can reduce cancer risk.

Study findings also show that excess body fat and a family history of any cancer may help determine the need for cancer screening.

Liver cancer is now less likely to be caused by hepatitis B or C, but more likely to be caused by fatty liver disease or alcohol.

Heavy alcohol use among people with hepatitis B or C increased the risk of liver cancer.