Alcohol and Cancer, An Update 2025

01/22/25 • 29 min

The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

Did you know it takes an Act of Congress to change the warning label on alcohol? It’s true! But even more crucial: how much alcohol does it take to increase your cancer risk? In this episode, Tina and Leah dive into the connection between alcohol and cancer, exploring why the Surgeon General is pushing for updated warning labels. Whether you’re sticking with your current habits or considering a mindful approach to drinking, this episode delivers eye-opening insights that might make you think twice before your next sip. Tune in to learn more!
Prior episode: Good for You? or Bad for You? Alcohol
Ireland's strong alcohol label stance
How acetaldehyde from alcohol ingestion forms in your body
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The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk - Alcohol and Cancer, An Update 2025

Transcript

Leah00:00:00.050

this is a good recap of episode four for those who did not listen to us at that time.

Tina00:00:04.722

It's still online. It's still in your podcast player.

Leah00:00:08.320

I was really afraid. That episode really, I remember starting off and being really afraid that it was just going to like piss people off. But, you know, now

Tina00:00:15.814

I know.