Is that daily glass of wine putting your health at risk? The National Cancer Institute has linked alcohol to seven types of cancer, including some of the most dangerous. Discover how even moderate drinking can raise your chances of developing cancer and what experts say about staying safe.
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00:00Did you know that just one drink a day could raise your cancer risk? Yep, according to the National
00:05Cancer Institute, alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer, including the deadliest kinds.
00:10For women, drinking eight glasses of wine per week can raise the chances of throat and mouth
00:15cancer up to five times more than non-drinkers. Men aren't safe either minus 15 or more drinks
00:21a week gives them similar risks. Alcohol acts as an irritant in your mouth and throat,
00:25damaging cells and making them more vulnerable to other cancer-causing agents.
00:30It doesn't stop there. Moderate drinking can raise the risk of breast cancer in women by 1.23
00:36times and colorectal cancer by 1.2 times. But don't panic if you enjoy a drink here and there.
00:42Experts like Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter remind us that moderation is key.
00:47While no amount of alcohol is technically safe, it's important to be aware of the risks.
00:51So think twice about your next drink. Stay informed. Stay healthy.