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The link between alcohol consumption and the risk of breast cancer.

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Jan 24, 2026
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What specific cancers are linked to low levels of alcohol consumption and by how much does risk increase?

—commonly defined as under ~10–12 grams of ethanol per day (about one standard drink)—are linked in multiple large reviews and public-health reports to small but measurable increases in risk for sever...

Feb 1, 2026

How does vitamin D status at diagnosis influence outcomes in metastatic versus early‑stage breast cancer?

At diagnosis, low circulating (25[OH]D) is repeatedly associated with more advanced stage, higher-grade tumors and worse survival in cohorts of early-stage breast cancer patients, though randomized tr...