A recent report highlighted a lack of public awareness regarding alcohol's link to cancer, while other news covered health updates and various global developments. According to a 2025 report by the U.S. Surgeon General's office, less than half of Americans recognize alcohol as a carcinogen, compared to 91% for radiation and 89% for tobacco. A separate 2025 study from JAMA Oncology indicated that nearly 53% of Americans are unsure if alcohol has any connection to cancer at all.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists seven cancers with known links to alcohol consumption: cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, rectum, and breast.
In other health news, Victor Davis Hanson, a 72-year-old Hoover Institution senior fellow and conservative commentator, provided updates on his health following successful lung cancer surgery. According to Fox News, Hanson's surgery was complicated by an arterial bleed and subsequent issues like low red blood counts and fatigue. Hanson is optimistic about his recovery, despite the high recurrence rate and limited treatment options for his specific cancer. He plans to evaluate further treatment options after regaining strength.
Beyond health, multiple news sources reported on a range of other developments. These included a promising fungal solution for climate change-driven bark beetle infestations, concerns about potential political interference in NIH appointments, and financial challenges for Asda. Regulatory hurdles for the hemp industry, an intensifying divide regarding transgender rights in the U.S., a federal judge condemning Trump-era immigration tactics, and a tragic fire in Switzerland that claimed 41 lives were also reported. Additionally, the unearthing of a large archaeological collection from HS2 construction and EPA action to advance farmers' right to repair their own equipment were noted. The shutdown also delayed the jobs report.
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