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Surgeon General takes final swing at alcohol link to cancer. Will that play in Wisconsin?
As New Year's Eve revelers across the world clinked glasses and ordered rounds, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was in the midst of delivering a grave message about alcohol, a drug that fits neatly into both our highest highs and lowest lows.
Alcohol is a top preventable cause of cancer, U.S. Surgeon General says
It’s the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity, the office said.
How much alcohol does Tennessee consume? What to know amid surgeon general's cancer risk warning
A recent health advisory from the U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages. What to know in Tennessee.
Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants Americans to know that drinking is a preventable risk factor for cancer, and he issued an advisory that calls for warning labels to be placed on alcoholic beverages.
US Surgeon General calling for Congress to add cancer warning to labels of alcoholic drinks
The Surgeon General's advisory says consuming alcohol increases the risk of developing at least seven types of cancer.
Alcohol needs a warning label that it can cause cancer, Surgeon General says
The warning labels should go beyond just telling people alcohol can affect pregnant women, the Surgeon General says.
Alcohol is ‘third leading preventable cause of cancer’ and should have warning label, says US surgeon general
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy noted that consuming alcohol increases the risk for "at least seven types of cancer" including breast, colon and liver.
Surgeon General warns alcohol increases cancer risk, urges new warning labels
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issues advisory linking alcohol to cancer risk. Calls for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol Consumption Raises the Risk of Seven Cancers, Says U.S. Surgeon General in a New Health Advisory
America’s “top doctor” is calling for warning labels on boozy drinks, citing scientific evidence linking alcohol consumption with an increased risk of cancer. Vivek Murthy, the United States surgeon general,
Time To Ditch That Drink? US Surgeon General Issues Advisory On Alcohol-Cancer Link, Urges Updated Warning
US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory to his fellow Americans, warning them that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk. Dr Murthy has even called for an updated warning label on alcoholic beverages,
Why the Surgeon General Is Calling for Revised Guidelines on Alcohol Use
A new advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General states that regular alcohol consumption, even in moderation, can increase the risk of certain cancers. The new guidelines recommend that cancer warnings be placed on the labels of alcoholic beverages,
Surgeon General says we need to focus on these 3 things to live better
As he closes out his term, Murthy is urging Americans to realign their lives around relationships, service, and purpose, what ...
U.S. Surgeon General offers 'parting prescription' to heal America's division
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who is closing out his tenure of two terms, offered a "Parting Prescription for ...
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UVA Health Experts Applaud Surgeon General’s Alcohol Advisory
UVA epidemiologist Kara Wiseman’s research was cited in the Surgeon General’s advisory on alcoholic consumption and cancer ...
The U.S. Surgeon General Has One Last Piece of Advice
As he prepares to end his second term in office, Dr. Vivek Murthy reflects on the nation's biggest impediment to health.