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Cancer’s new face: Younger and female

Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report.

Moderate drinking raises health risks while offering few benefits

For years now, there have been fears among some scientists that the harms of moderate drinking have been underestimated, particularly the risk of cancer.

Surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol

Alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, and alcoholic beverages should carry a warning label, the U.S.

surgeon general said Friday.

The battle over what to tell Americans about drinking | News analysis

Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe.

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In some doctors’ offices, the weigh-in is no longer required

It may be a longstanding practice, but critics say routine weight measurements are driving some patients