Drinking Causes Cancer

Alcohol is the third most preventable cause of cancer, behind tobacco and being overweight. The Surgeon General has recently recommended steps to raise awareness of the alcohol-cancer connection, including the use of warning labels on alcohol-containing beverages. In this episode, you'll learn about the science behind the alcohol-cancer connection, the types of cancer that are linked with drinking, and what you need to know to inform your decisions about your own drinking habits.