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🕗 Should We Require Warning Labels on Alcohol in the US? Ep 263


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Last week the Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek Murthy, urged congress to pass a law requiring warning labels on alcohol showing the link between even light drinking and gastrointestinal cancers, but is this a good idea? Dr. Michael Korn talks with Kevin Geddings to discuss the balance between the gastrointestinal risks associated with alcohol consumption and its potential cardiovascular benefits while advocating for informed personal choices regarding health. 

Koren's Top Takeaways
• Weigh the relative risks of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disease
• Talk to your doctor about your current situation
• Dry January may be a good idea to make sure you aren't addicted to alcohol

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