U.S. surgeon general says alcohol can cause cancer, but will his warning make the label?
The U.S. Surgeon General's warning label on alcohol hasn't been updated since 1988. Now, there are calls for an update to include new cancer risks.
What's behind US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's warning about alcohol and cancer?
Alcohol causes cancer. That's the message in a report released this month by the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about the link between consuming alcohol and cancer. He advocates for a public information campaign, including updating the warning label on alcoholic beverages to include the cancer link.
Is The U.S. Surgeon General Crying Wolf About Alcohol Causing Cancer?
Outgoing Surgeon General Vivek Murthy ginned up a storm a few days ago when he recommended that alcohol should have cigarette-like cancer warnings. He declared that drinking wine, beer and booze is a “leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S.”
Poll: Most won't change drinking habits, despite Surgeon General's warning of cancer risk
The Surgeon General's recent warning that alcohol can cause cancer didn't exactly fall on deaf ears, but won't change America's drinking habits either, a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll suggests. The survey found 86% had no plans to drink less alcohol after U.
Putting cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles could take years, experts say
It's hard to pin down a timing of when we may see cancer warning labels placed on alcohol bottles, if at all. But some experts believe it could take years.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Urges Alcohol Companies To Add Cancer Warning Labels
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is suggesting that alcohol companies add new labels highlighting cancer risks from drinking.
Alcohol and cancer: Are warning labels warranted?
South Korea currently requires warning labels about alcohol and cancer, and Ireland will require them starting in 2026.
Surgeon General calls to add cancer warning to alcohol
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling to add cancer warning labels to alcohol. In a recent advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to include a cancer risk warning in the warning labels on alcohol. He says alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., behind tobacco use and obesity.
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.
Will Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages Save Lives?
The alcoholic beverage warns, “Consumption of this product has been proven to increase your risk of several types of cancer.” The one that contains the PFAS-like chemicals warns, “Consumption of this product may increase your risk of various types of cancer.
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