Time to celebrate? Be warned! One tipple a day increases the risk of cancer
In the run up to the New Year’s Eve festivities a scientist in Britain has chosen an opportune moment to warn revellers that drinking alcohol, even in relatively small amounts, can increase a tipplers risk of developing cancer.
Dr. Rachel Thompson, from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) says that a large glass of wine, a pint of beer or two measures of gin or vodka on a daily basis can increase a person’s bowel and liver cancer risk by as much as 20%.
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