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Sep 4, 2026

Alcohol-related cancer deaths in US more than doubled over three decades, study finds

New research shows alcohol-related cancer deaths in the United States have more than doubled over a 33-year period, with findings indicating that even one drink per day could increase cancer risk. The study reveals alcohol's impact extends across multiple cancer types, not just liver cancer.

Sep 4, 2026·4 sources
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Apr 3, 2026

Poison Centers Report 383% Increase in Kava-Related Calls Between 2011-2025

A new University of Virginia Health study found calls to poison centers about kava, a drug found in drinks marketed as healthy alcohol alternatives, rose 383% over a 14-year period.

Apr 3, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, placing it in the same category as tobacco smoke and asbestos
  • ▪The percentage of cancer deaths proportionally attributable to alcohol doubled in people aged 20 and older between 1990 and 2023
  • ▪The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a standard drink in the United States as containing 0.6 ounces, or 14 grams, of pure alcohol

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