Drinking Raises Women’s Cancer Rates

A study of more than 1 million women has found that even moderate drinking is associated with more cancers. The study was done in the United Kingdom. Even low levels of alcohol intake increased the risk for some cancers, including breast cancer and liver cancer. Smokers who also drank had higher rates of cancers of the mouth and throat. The study appears in the February 24 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The Associated Press reported on the study February 25.