has been open about his past struggles with heroin and alcohol, and says he attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The decision to update the label will ultimately be made by Congress. Dr. Cen ...

Murthy’s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress.

Last week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types ...

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Friday called for a new health warning label on alcoholic beverages to highlight the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. "Alcohol is a ...