Alcohol is one of the leading causes of preventable cancer in the United States, contributing to nearly 100,000 new cases of cancer and about 20,000 cancer deaths per year. Alcohol is already ...

Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, according to research from the American Cancer Society. While some risk factors — like ...

Researchers have found links between some cancers and alcohol consumption, but not others. The International Agency for Research on Cancer says that drinking alcohol increases the risk of at least ...

Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, according to research from the American Cancer Society. While some risk factors — like ...

Drinking heavily and consistently over an adult’s lifetime could lead to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer by the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Carcinogens—substances that increase cancer risk—are often obvious. Some with the most research backing their dangers are tobacco, radiation, and asbestos. Also in that category? Alcohol. That, to a ...

Understanding the Risks of Alcohol Consuming alcohol, even in moderate amounts, can elevate the risk of cancer. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol is a significant contributor ...

People with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer, according to a new study.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as ...