In early January 2025, outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced his recommendation that cancer-related warning labels be placed on alcohol products. In the report, Murthy noted that nearly ...

As 2025 kicked off, many Americans began their quest for a healthier year ahead by committing to more exercise, a renewed focus on mental well-being, a healthier diet, and "Dry January" (that is, a ...

On Jan. 3, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a sobering report about the cancer risks linked to something that most Americans enjoy frequently: an alcoholic beverage. In the advisory, Dr. Vivek Murthy ...

Sarina Trangle started as a corporate news reporter in October 2024. She previously spent four years on the business desk at Newsday, covering the health industry, commercial real estate and cannabis.

The country's top doctor wants a new warning added to alcohol that would alert drinkers about links to cancer, but don't expect cigarette-style warning labels any time soon. U.S. Surgeon General Dr.

The surgeon general cautioned the public on Friday that even light or moderate drinking is harmful. By Nina Agrawal and Katie Mogg The surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service warned on ...

Cancer warnings similar to those seen on cigarette boxes may soon come to alcohol cans and bottles. On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new advisory outlining the direct link ...

The link between alcohol and cancer is the subject of an advisory by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, so Newsweek reached out to experts for their thoughts on the topic. In a statement issued Friday ...

(CNN) — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on ...

Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday. It is the latest salvo in a ...

I grew up seeing wine as a symbol of joy, holiness and a tool for elevating the mundane. From the weekly Kiddush (a blessing said over a wine cup) on Shabbat to holidays like Purim, Passover and ...