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matebew@sh.itjust.works to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 4 days ago

What have scientists discovered very recently that most people should absolutely know ?

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What have scientists discovered very recently that most people should absolutely know ?

matebew@sh.itjust.works to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 4 days ago
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    Party pooper: Consuming alcohol significantly increases your chance of getting cancer. To the point that it compares with asbestos, radiation and tobacco.

    https://www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca/topics/alcohol-policies/background-statistics/

    https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health

    https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/progress-against-cancer/americans-largely-unaware-of-link-between-consumption-of-alcoholic-beverages-and-risk-of-cancer/

    https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/alcohol-use-cancer-risk

    A recent study counters that info a little bit (says there isn’t a link for some cancers) but it’s important to note that the study is still disputed. Also, cancer is on top of liver and heart disease, dementia and many other things that alcohol is known to directly increase.

    You should do your best to reduce your alcohol consumption or cut it out completely - if you care about your health.

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      Is that really a recent discovery, i got taught that in school

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        Yes, recently (the past couple of years) the connection between small amounts of alcohol and increased cancer risk has been more thoroughly documented. Check the link from the WHO.

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