The US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a major advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer in January 2025. In fact, alcohol is the only substance proven to cause breast cancer in women. This link is not just about heavy consumption, science shows that just a few drinks a week can greatly increase these risks.
While the link to cancer is scary, there are other serious health issues that alcohol can provoke in women. Interested to find out more? Click through the gallery for more information.