Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
- Written by Pranoti Mandrekar, Professor of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School
Any amount of alcohol poses health risks.Krit of Studio OMG/Moment via Getty ImagesAlcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health – including causing...