New research highlights the underrecognized link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk, while other health and political developments also made headlines recently. A 2025 report from the U.S. Surgeon General's office, citing a 2019 study, revealed that less than half of Americans recognize alcohol as a carcinogen, compared to 91% for radiation and 89% for tobacco. A more recent 2025 study from JAMA Oncology found that nearly 53% of Americans are unaware of any link between alcohol and cancer.
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. The Time article emphasized that many people are surprised to learn of alcohol's carcinogenic properties.
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. Although his specific cancer has a high recurrence rate and limited treatment options, Hanson remains optimistic about his recovery and plans to evaluate further treatment options after regaining strength.
Beyond cancer-related news, multiple sources reported on a range of other developments. A promising fungal solution for bark beetle infestations, driven by climate change, was highlighted. Concerns arose regarding potential political interference in NIH appointments, and the financial challenges faced by Asda were also noted. Regulatory hurdles for the hemp industry and an intensifying divide regarding transgender rights in the U.S. were also reported.
Other stories included the unearthing of a large archaeological collection from HS2 construction, EPA action to advance farmers' right to repair their own equipment, condemnation of Trump-era immigration policies, and a tragic fire in Switzerland.
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