"Study Links Any Alcohol Consumption to Higher Cancer Risk, Advocates Abstinence"
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that even one alcoholic drink per week can increase the risk of several types of cancer, including those not related to the liver. Dr. Mike Cusnir of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach highlights that complete abstinence from alcohol can revert the risk back to baseline levels for non-drinkers. The study identifies seven cancers directly linked to alcohol consumption and suggests that stopping alcohol intake can significantly reduce the risk of oral cancer after five to nine years. This challenges the previous notion that moderate alcohol consumption could be beneficial for heart health.