More Than A Number

In the past, scientists have thought that the substance called resveratrol used in red wine could, in moderate amounts, provide heart health benefits. But a new study from the Cancer Institute in Paris shows that just half a glass of wine per day could also increase your risk of colon cancer by nine percent and the risk of mouth and throat cancer by as much as 168%. According to President Dominique Maraninchi, “Small daily doses of alcohol are the most harmful. There is no amount, however small, which is good for you.”

The findings are congruent with some earlier studies, noted by the Daily Telegraph, that have linked alcohol and smoking with increased risk of certain types of cancers. A comprehensive review by the World Cancer Research Fund concluded that alcohol use, in any amount, specifically increases the risk of mouth, voice box, throat, colon, liver, and breast cancers. Yet other studies, as reported by the Daily Record, have shown that the antioxidants in red wine actually reduce the risk of cancer, benefit the liver, and slow the rate of dementia by 85%.

As the debate over alcohol and cancer continues, staying updated on the latest oncological research is important. For further information about cancer, be sure to explore the website of the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. Prostate cancer treatment, breast cancer treatment, lung cancer treatment, and treatment for other types of cancer, as well as support services and resources are provided at the center.