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Surgeon General: Alcohol Is Third Leading Cancer Risk

4/10/2025

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Alcohol, even in small amounts, poses a serious cancer risk, according to the US Surgeon General, who ranks it as the third-leading preventable cause of the disease. It harms DNA and disrupts hormone levels, fueling various cancers. To reduce these dangers, experts advise limiting consumption to one drink daily for women and two for men.

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Alcohol, even in small amounts, poses a serious cancer risk, according to the US Surgeon General, who ranks it as the third-leading preventable cause of the disease. It harms DNA and disrupts hormone levels, fueling various cancers. To reduce these dangers, experts advise limiting consumption to one drink daily for women and two for men.