Too Much Drinking May Raise Lung Cancer Risk, Study Presented at the American College of Chest Physicians Meeting

While smoking has long been linked to cancer, its frequent companion, drinking, may be as well, a new study suggests.Three new studies presented at a medical meeting this week find a link between heavy boozing and a rise in risk for the number one cancer killer. On the other hand, studies also suggest that heavier people are less likely to develop lung cancer than smaller folk, and black tea might help ward of the disease, as well.

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