Surgeon general seeks to update alcohol label language, last changed in 1988 Dr. Marion Nestle points to conflicting studies, political pitfalls Congress will decide whether to revise labels U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alcohol labels haven't been updated in the U.S. since 1989, but we've learned a lot about the health risks since then. (Getty ...

Some industry experts are skeptical that U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s recommendation for cancer warning labels on alcohol will gain traction in the short-term, with one expert suggesting ...

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Almost a year after a University of Iowa report linked alcohol consumption to a greater risk of cancer, the U.S. Surgeon General is now recommending new warning labels on all cans and bottles of booze ...

In response to accumulating research linking alcohol consumption and increased risk for certain cancers, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for the placement of warning labels on alcoholic ...

Alcohol is linked to seven cancer types, including oral cavity, pharynx, and breast cancer, with varying absolute and relative risks between sexes. Acetaldehyde, a byproduct of ethanol metabolism, is ...

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Alcoholic drinks should have labels that explicitly state the link between drinking and cancer, an alliance of doctors, charities and public experts has urged. The campaign to have warnings placed on ...

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. Murthy’s advisory comes as research and ...