Friday, April 8, 2011

Alcohol Linked to Risk of Cancer

New research shows a link to drinking more than a glass of wine a day or one pint of beer a day can substantially increase the risk of some cancers.

This research is not entirely new, but just new investigations in 2008, the newest and largest study of its kind recently, has confirmed the link between alcohol consumption and cancers of the oesophagus, liver, bowel and breast cancer in women.

Previously we have heard that a glass of wine a day is good for you, that seems to be incorrect in the light of the new study.

It was found that individuals who drank more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women were particularly at risk of alcohol-related cancers.


To read more - CLICK HERE - for the BBC NEWS Webiste!

AndyGold.


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