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Thursday, October 18, 2007

SOMETHING TO ASK YOURSELF
Is it worth it?



Mounting evidence finds even moderate drinking may increase your risk of breast and colon cancer
By Judy Peres |Tribune staff reporter
October 17, 2007
You eat your veggies, you exercise at least a few times a week, you gave up cigarettes and hormone-replacement pills, and you have a glass of red wine every day, all because you care about your health.

But one of these things is not like the others.

While your attention has been elsewhere, scientists have amassed persuasive evidence that drinking alcohol -- any form of alcohol, even in moderate amounts -- can pose a serious threat to your health.
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