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Study in India links even one daily drink to higher buccal mucosa cancer risk, especially with chewing tobacco
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A large case-control study in India reports that drinking about one standard drink a day (roughly 9 grams of alcohol) is associated with an estimated 50% higher risk of buccal mucosa cancer. The researchers also estimate that the combination of alcohol use and chewing tobacco may account for about 62% of cases nationally, with the strongest association seen among people who mainly consumed locally brewed alcoholic beverages.
A new study tracking U.S. adults over two decades links heavy lifetime alcohol consumption to increased colorectal cancer risk, particularly for rectal cancer. Heavy drinkers faced up to a 95% higher risk compared to light drinkers, but former drinkers showed no elevated risk. The findings suggest quitting alcohol could reduce long-term cancer chances.
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As South Africans recover from the 2025 festive season, liquor retailers reported record sales, but a rising segment of consumers turned to non-alcoholic options. This reveals a market dividing between heavy traditional drinkers and sober-curious alternators. The trends underscore shifting habits in a country with above-average alcohol consumption.
All alcoholic beverages sold in South Korea will be required to carry visual warning labels depicting the dangers of drunk driving and drinking during pregnancy starting next September. According to the health ministry, images of a liquor bottle, a car, and a pregnant woman will become mandatory on soju, beer, and all other alcohol products. The changes aim to ensure consumers recognize the risks before drinking.
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Six teenagers aged around 15 have been taken to hospital after drinking smuggled alcohol at a party in Alby south of Stockholm. Police were called to the scene on Friday evening and have launched an investigation into causing bodily harm and illegal alcohol handling. One youth was transported by ambulance, while parents drove the others to medical care.