"Study Reveals Zero Alcohol Intake May Lower Cancer Risk"
A comprehensive study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine by an international team of medical experts suggests that stopping alcohol consumption can lower the risk of developing certain types of cancers, particularly those of the mouth and esophagus. The harmful effects are attributed to acetaldehyde, a toxin produced during alcohol metabolism. The research indicates that temporary abstinence, such as going dry in January, is unlikely to significantly impact cancer risk unless the reduced consumption is sustained over a longer period.