Why avoid alcohol: Evidence on cancer, brain damage, death risk

Why avoid alcohol: Evidence on cancer, brain damage, death risk

Increasing evidence suggests that there is no safe amount of alcohol a person can consume. Three recent studies indicate any amount is linked to cancer, brain damage, and risk of early death.

Evidence on cancer, brain damage, death risk - Health Care Today

An increasing amount of evidence consistently suggests that there is no safe amount of alcohol a person can consume and that any alcohol consumption negatively affects health in the long run. One recent study has found that having two or more alcoholic drinks per day is linked to a 91% higher risk of colorectal cancer. Another found that even moderate alcohol consumption could impair brain health. Finally, the most recent review suggests that ev…