New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults.

“There’s a whole different set” of health risk factors for older drinkers, said Paul Sacco, a professor of social work at the ...

A 12-year United Kingdom study that tracked 135,000 adults 60 and older found that even light drinking was associated with an increase in cancer deaths.

A new study finds that even light drinking can harm the health of middle-aged adults and is linked to increased cancer deaths.

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with ...

The study, which tracked just over 135,000 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also dispels the longstanding belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.