In the United States, breast cancer is the leading form of cancer for women. Studies have found that increased alcohol consumption leads to an increased risk of breast cancer, though it is controversial whether or not red wine, a beverage…
Tag: women’s health
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk of Oral Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
It has been well documented that alcohol consumption is a strong risk factor for oral cancer, as well as other upper alimentary tract cancers, especially if it is combined with smoking. Alcoholic beverages are chronic irritants to the throat, specifically…
Red Wine: The New Midol?
Sticking with the theme of women’s health for the week, today’s post reviews an article that was recently published in the journal, Endocrinology, by a group of researchers in China led by Shih-Min Hsia. Using a rat model, the group…