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.

Last week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of ...

Alcohol labels haven't been updated in the U.S. since 1989, but we've learned a lot about the health risks since then. (Getty Images) U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for new warning ...

The Republic of Ireland plans to introduce warning labels to all alcohol products, due to take effect in 2026, and dozens of countries have complained that the effect is “disproportionate.” “I welcome ...

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Alcoholic drinks should have labels that explicitly state the link between drinking and cancer, an alliance of doctors, charities and public experts has urged. The campaign to have warnings placed on ...

In response to accumulating research linking alcohol consumption and increased risk for certain cancers, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for the placement of warning labels on alcoholic ...

Re “A Debate Over Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol” (Science Times, April 9): This article does an admirable job of spotlighting efforts around the world to require cancer warnings on alcohol. In fact ...

The Republic of Ireland plans to introduce warning labels to all alcohol products, due to take effect in 2026, and dozens of countries have complained that the effect is "disproportionate." "I welcome ...

In a move that could reshape America's relationship with alcohol, last week the U.S. Surgeon General has stirred controversy by pushing to add cancer warnings to every bottle and can on store shelves.