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Alcohol is a proven carcinogen π¨, increasing the risk of at least 7 cancers (mouth, throat, breast, liver, etc.) π¦ π.
Even small amounts (5g ethanol/day) raise cancer risk, with no safe threshold ππ«.
Similarly, exceeding 14 drinks/week (men) or 7 (women) raises CHD risk by up to 43% ππ.
Past claims of heart benefits from moderate drinking are now being challenged π§β.
Best advice? Limit or avoid alcohol for better long-term health π«π₯βοΈ.
By Dr RR Baliga, MD, MBA5
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Alcohol is a proven carcinogen π¨, increasing the risk of at least 7 cancers (mouth, throat, breast, liver, etc.) π¦ π.
Even small amounts (5g ethanol/day) raise cancer risk, with no safe threshold ππ«.
Similarly, exceeding 14 drinks/week (men) or 7 (women) raises CHD risk by up to 43% ππ.
Past claims of heart benefits from moderate drinking are now being challenged π§β.
Best advice? Limit or avoid alcohol for better long-term health π«π₯βοΈ.

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