A glass of wine may be good for the heart—but may promote some cancers. Scientists have now figured out what’s behind that sobering observation. New findings suggest that alcohol encourages blood vessels to infiltrate and nourish nascent tumors.
Researchers have long known that drinking alcohol is a risk factor for stomach, liver, and breast cancers, among others.
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