New guidance on alcohol consumption released

The UK’s Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have released new alcohol guidelines [https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-risks-from-alcohol-new-guidelines], warning that any level of alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer. The announcement, supported by a review from the Committee on Carcinogenicity (CoC), aims to reduce the risk of mortality from cancers, and builds on the original guidelines, which were published in 1995 when the links between cancer and alcohol consumption weren’t fully understood. The review found that the benefits of alcohol for heart health only apply for women aged 55 and over. The greatest benefit is seen when these women limit their intake to around 5