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New research links parental alcohol use to higher liver cancer risk in offspring
Parental alcohol use increases offspring risk of liver cancer through mitochondrial dysfunction and chronic inflammation, new study finds.
AlcoholAndCancer
Mar 82 min read

Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, says new WHO/Europe report
New WHO/Europe report calls for mandatory cancer warning labels on alcohol to raise awareness and help reduce alcohol-related harm in Europe
AlcoholAndCancer
Feb 173 min read

Alcohol and cancer: insights from the EU Country Cancer Profiles Synthesis Report 2025
Alcohol is a major cancer risk in the EU; reducing consumption could prevent 1M cases by 2050, according to the 2025 cancer report.
AlcoholAndCancer
Feb 103 min read


New study confirms alcohol contributes to cancer burden in Norway
New study confirms alcohol contributes to cancer risk, linking it to colon, breast, and liver cancers in Norway. Prevention is key.
AlcoholAndCancer
Feb 42 min read


Only one in five Danes knows that even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of cancer
Only 1 in 5 Danes knows even small amounts of alcohol increase cancer risk. Awareness is key to making informed choices about drinking.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jan 222 min read

Health labeling in Norway: "This is what we've been waiting for"
Norway proposes health warnings on alcohol, highlighting cancer and heart disease risks. Actis and Av-og-til urge swift implementation.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jan 162 min read


U.S. Surgeon General Issues New Advisory on Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Risk
US Surgeon General warns: alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, linked to 7 types. Awareness and stronger labels urged.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jan 33 min read


New research explores population-level alcohol consumption and cancer mortality
New study: Per capita alcohol consumption tied to cancer mortality, with a 1.1% increase in men, 0.9% in women per 1L increase.
AlcoholAndCancer
Dec 19, 20243 min read


2024 cancer prevention recommendations in Spain: spotlight on alcohol
Alcohol is a focus in the 2024 cancer prevention update, linked to cancer risks and requiring both individual and systemic action.
AlcoholAndCancer
Dec 3, 20242 min read


USA: Most don’t know that alcohol raises cancer risk
Less than half of Americans know that regularly drinking alcohol increases the risk of later developing cancer.
AlcoholAndCancer
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Concerning new data shows three in four Australian adults are misled by health-related claims on alcohol labels
New research shows 75% of Australians misinterpret health claims on alcohol labels, wrongly believing they're healthier options.
AlcoholAndCancer
Nov 22, 20243 min read


OECD report: Lifestyle choices driving preventable cancer deaths in Europe
Preventable lifestyle factors like tobacco, alcohol, and poor diets drive nearly half of cancer deaths in the EU, says OECD report.
AlcoholAndCancer
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Alcohol use contributes significantly to global liver cancer burden, study finds
Alcohol use significantly raises liver cancer burden globally, with mortality and DALYs doubling from 1990 to 2021, calling for urgent actio
AlcoholAndCancer
Nov 16, 20242 min read

Alcohol causes cancer: more awareness and action needed in Aotearoa – Report
A new factsheet by Royal Society Te Apārangi compiles the evidence of alcohol causing cancer from an Aotearoa New Zealand perspective.
AlcoholAndCancer
Oct 19, 20243 min read

WHO Europe launches “Redefine Alcohol” campaign, focusing on hidden risks including cancer
WHO Europe's 'Redefine Alcohol' campaign highlights alcohol's hidden risks, including cancer, urging reduced consumption for better health.
AlcoholAndCancer
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Alko and WHO Collaborate: "Increasing awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer"
Alko and WHO collaborate to raise awareness about the link between alcohol and cancer, aiming to reduce alcohol-related health risks.
Lauri Beekmann
Sep 4, 20244 min read

New Campaign Highlights the Alcohol & Cancer Risk for the LGBTQ+ Community
Retweeting ACON's "Be Unapologetic" campaign, highlighting alcohol and cancer risks in the LGBTQ+ community. Informed choices matter.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jul 27, 20243 min read


New Study Finds 40-Percent of Cancer Cases and Almost Half of all Deaths in the U.S. Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors
ACS study finds 40% of cancer cases, 50% of deaths in U.S. adults over 30 linked to modifiable risks like smoking, obesity, alcohol, and ina
AlcoholAndCancer
Jul 12, 20244 min read


New study shows alcohol rehabilitation and abstinence reduce the risk of alcohol-associated cancers
Alcohol rehab & abstinence linked to nearly 40% lower risk of certain cancers in major study. #alcoholism #cancerprevention
AlcoholAndCancer
Jul 2, 20243 min read

Ligue contre le cancer takes on RATP over alcohol ads in metro
Ligue contre le cancer files lawsuit against RATP for excessive alcohol ads near schools, aiming to protect minors from harmful influences.
AlcoholAndCancer
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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