These days, it seems like alcohol is the “new cigarette.” Though it was once thought of as hip, beneficial, and even “good for you,” there are now more and more people warning about the dangers of even moderate drinking to your health. What advantages are there? Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD, in one of his last actions as U.S. Surgeon General, argued that, similar to cigarette warning labels, alcohol should have a label indicating the dangers of drinking and cancer.
Why is this so important? You can’t go to an adult party or a family gathering without drinking alcohol; it’s just a part of many cultural traditions. Along with its connection with cancer and other diseases, inflammation is one of the ways alcohol impacts our bodies. Dr. Daniel Kim, a board-certified family physician with Medical Offices of Manhattan, with others, explains the problems of alcohol consumption. Read the article.
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