U.S. Surgeon General warns of link between alcohol, cancer

The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here's what to know about the warning.

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What to know about warning of link between alcohol and cancer

The U.S. surgeon general is calling for cancer warning labels for beverages with alcohol, similar to the ones seen on cigarette packs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what ...
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Surgeon general calls for cancer warning on alcohol

The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption ...
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Alcohol labels should carry cancer risk warning, U.S. surgeon general urges

Alcohol is the third leading cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity, according to a new report from the U.S. surgeon general.
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U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol labels

The U.S. surgeon general on Friday issued a new advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.
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U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.
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Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warning on Alcoholic Drinks

Links between drinking and seven types of cancer prompted Vivek Murthy’s recommendation, which sent shares of beer, wine, and spirits prodcucers down worldwide.
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Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk

The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.
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Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol

Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
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Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcoholic beverages should carry a prominent warning label about the link between alcohol and cancer, according to the U.S. surgeon general. Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable ...
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U.S. Surgeon General warns of link between alcohol, cancer

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