Yet More Research Links Even Light Drinking to a Higher Cancer Risk gizmodo.com

AdvertisementCompared to those who reported never drinking, the authors found an increased risk of cancer among people who would be considered light to moderate drinkers.
Other research has pointed to an increase in cancer risk from drinking, particularly breast, head and neck, and liver cancer, but the authors say theirs is one of the first to center around people living in Japan.
AdvertisementIn the grand scheme of things, a relative 5 percent increase in cancer risk is not earth-shattering.
The authors noted, for instance, that things like smoking as well as Hepatitis B and C infection carry a much higher associated risk of cancer.
While some studies have suggested that light alcohol can improve heart health, other research has cast doubt on that assumption .