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New Study Links Moderate Drinking to Increased Cancer Risk

New Study Links Moderate Drinking to Increased Cancer Risk
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  • Moderate drinking raises cancer risk, study shows.
  • One drink a day can harm liver and increase cancer risk.
  • Health report questions 'safe' alcohol guidelines.
  • CDC advises max two drinks/day for men, one for women.
  • Experts suggest cutting back for fewer health risks.
  • Surgeon General highlights cancer risk in moderate drinking.
  • Dietitian warns that even one drink a day is harmful.
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