A study has once again highlighted the importance of moderate alcohol consumption and the need to avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.

Evidence has emerged that links alcohol to cancer in at least 7 tissues of the body.

The paper by Professor Jennie Connor was recently published and in it he concludes that alcohol can cause cancer in the oropharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colon, rectum and breast.

Read more at http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1607/S00079/evidence-strong-that-alcohol-causes-cancer.htm