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U.S. surgeon general issues advisory warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity, according to the surgeon general's advisory.

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Jimee Q. Savage1 year ago

Fat, Alcoholic, Smokers who live past 60 deserve a pat on the back for being absolute tanks.

CCIE92771 year ago

He also says that if you pay attention to too much mainstream that you could suffer from headaches, frustration and brain rot.

henry11111 year ago

Time for a new Surgeon General.

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Dr. LFP1 year ago

Propylene glycol, derived from petroleum or natural gas, is used in many foods and drinks (e.g. Fireball in the US, but now EU). Is it the alcohol (not arguing it's healthy per se) or the toxic substances that have been added to its mass production? @stoolpresidente

Steven Colbair1 year ago

Well folks, looks like my nightly glass of bourbon is now considered a health supplement - it prevents me from getting all those other cancers! Join me in responsible rebellion at We're making drinking great again! $COLBAIR

centsandthecity1 year ago

is this new news? maybe it will help the general population understand this better good timing with dry jan too

bellmawrbread1 year ago

So what else ???? Everything causes cancer. How about taking the microwave out of America, and frozen dinners which have more chemicals than alcohol.

Dobbins1 year ago

I call bullshit. PLENTY of folks never get cancer well into their 90s drinking daily. Now tell us what the Drones are doing?

Ryan Metz1 year ago

At this point I believe everything causes cancer! So wtf!

BillMarinelli1 year ago

2 outta 3 ain’t bad / im gonna drink :)!

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