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Do breast cancer and irregular heartbeat have common risk factors and rates?
A global analysis covering more than 200 countries and territories found that alcohol use and smoking were linked to higher rates of both breast cancer and atrial fibrillation or flutter among women aged 55 and older.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jul 185 min read
Low daily alcohol intake linked to 50% heightened mouth cancer risk in India
Even a low daily intake of alcohol—just 9 g or around one standard drink—is linked to a 50% heightened risk of mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer in India, with the greatest risk associated with locally brewed alcohol. When combined with chewing tobacco, it likely accounts for 62% of all such cases.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jan 33 min read
Alcohol-fueled cancer deaths are on the rise in the US
A new study led by experts at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first to analyze trends over time in alcohol-linked cancer mortality across the United States. The findings, titled 'Escalating Impact of Alcohol-Related Cancer Mortality in the U.S.: A call for action,' will be presented at ASCO 2025.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jun 4, 20254 min read
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