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There\u2019s no question that heavy drinking, binge drinking, and alcohol misuse are bad for your health.\u00a0However many of us have heard that drinking in moderation<\/a> (defined as 1 drink per day for women and\u00a02 drinks per day for men) is\u00a0fine and could even be good for you.<\/p>\n

Surprising Results<\/h3>\n

But a new study published in the July 2016 edition of Addiction<\/em> may put the brakes on the idea that moderate drinking is fairly risk-free. \u201cAlcohol consumption as a cause of cancer\u201d<\/a>\u00a0looked at a decade\u2019s worth of research and found that alcohol is a likely cause of cancer in the throat, parts of the digestive system, and breast tissue. While heavy drinkers may see higher rates of these diseases, the results seem to apply to moderate and light drinkers as well. Worldwide, studies estimate that nearly 6% of deaths from cancers in these parts of the body can be attributed to alcohol.<\/p>\n

The study<\/a> didn\u2019t find any difference between drinking\u00a0wine, beer,\u00a0or distilled spirits. And the risks may be even more pronounced for drinkers who like a cigarette with their martini or craft brew. An interaction between tobacco smoke and alcohol seems to increase the chance of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus.<\/p>\n

UK Issues New Drinking Guidelines<\/h3>\n

The research cited in the article is getting noticed. In January, the UK Chief Medical Officers warned<\/a> about the link between drinking and cancer, and issued new national guidelines urging drinkers to limit themselves to the equivalent of about 6 to 7 pints of beer per week. It remains to be seen if other countries will follow the UK\u2019s example.<\/p>\n

To Your Health<\/h3>\n

The study doesn\u2019t claim that anyone who knocks back the occasional pint or two will get cancer, but it does\u00a0suggest that drinking appears to raise the risk for some people.<\/p>\n

And what\u00a0of those health benefits we’ve all\u00a0heard about? Some compounds in alcohol\u2014particularly in red wine\u2014have been linked to benefits like\u00a0lower\u00a0heart disease. However nutritionists say those same positive elements can also be found in other foods\u2014without the alcohol or extra calories. So while there may be plenty of reasons to raise a glass, your health may not be one of them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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