Is alcohol linked to cancer? Here’s what the science says

A new report aims to help people make informed decisions about whether and how much to drink

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A new U.S. Surgeon General’s report seeks to raise awareness about the link between drinking alcohol and developing seven different types of cancer. Many Americans don't know of the risk.

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The link between drinking alcohol and developing cancer, described in a new report by the U.S.