Alcohol Research
A lot of researchers have examined the link between alcohol and colon cancer risk. The results suggest that liquor and beer, in certain quantities, increase a person's risk while wine may offer a protective effect.
Alcohol Found to Increase Rectal Cancer Risk
Sometimes it seems scientists are trying to suck all the fun out of life. A study published in the journal Gut found that drinking beer and spirits can increase the risk of rectal cancer if you drink enough. How much is that exactly?
Sometimes it seems scientists are trying to suck all the fun out of life. A study published in the journal Gut found that drinking beer and spirits can increase the risk of rectal cancer if you drink enough. How much is that exactly?
Colon Cancer Smackdown: Spirits vs. Wine
What's better for you with regard to colon cancer risk: drinking wine or drinking distilled spirits like gin, vodka, and bourbon?
What's better for you with regard to colon cancer risk: drinking wine or drinking distilled spirits like gin, vodka, and bourbon?
Impact of Cigarettes and Alcohol on Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers examined data from 845 people with colorectal cancer to determine if cigarettes and alcohol may have influenced their chances of developing the disease. Their findings, published in the journal Epidemiology, were pretty straightforward.
Researchers examined data from 845 people with colorectal cancer to determine if cigarettes and alcohol may have influenced their chances of developing the disease. Their findings, published in the journal Epidemiology, were pretty straightforward.
More Evidence that Alcohol Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers analyzed information from almost half a million study participants and found that a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer increased when alcohol consumption increased.
Researchers analyzed information from almost half a million study participants and found that a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer increased when alcohol consumption increased.
Vitamins Aren't Always Good for You
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, taking a beta-carotene supplement could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.
According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, taking a beta-carotene supplement could increase or decrease your risk of developing colon cancer. Which it might do, depends on you.
Wine May Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
In terms of colorectal cancer risk, it seems beer is bad but wine is fine. A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that heavy beer drinkers were more likely to develop colorectal cancer than non-beer drinkers. Wine, however, seemed to have the opposite effect.
In terms of colorectal cancer risk, it seems beer is bad but wine is fine. A study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that heavy beer drinkers were more likely to develop colorectal cancer than non-beer drinkers. Wine, however, seemed to have the opposite effect.