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Alcohol and Cancer Risks Revealed | Eau Claire News
New research reveals that even one drink a day can significantly raise your risk for alcohol-related cancers — including breast, colon, liver, and head and neck cancers. Over 33 years of data shows alcohol-linked cancer deaths have more than doubled since 1990, hitting over 23,000 annually. For younger adults, colorectal cancer now tops the list for men and ranks second for women — even surpassing liver cancer in those groups. Breast cancer leads for women overall. Alcohol turns into acetaldehyde, a DNA-damaging carcinogen, and disrupts hormones and nutrient absorption. Risk varies by age and…
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