That depends. Drinking raises the risk of several types of cancer, including colon, liver, breast and mouth and throat.

(Mainichi/Kenichiro Fuji) TOKYO -- A team of researchers from the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science has confirmed damage to human cell DNA caused by acetaldehyde, a chemical compound ...

A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.

Alcohol breaks down in the body into a substance called acetaldehyde, which can damage your cells and stop them from ...

People with the deficiency lack the enzyme for degrading acetaldehyde, a carcinogen, to nontoxic acetic acid, he said, adding that nearly 8 percent of the global population has ALDH2 deficiency, but ...

Instead, your body breaks down the alcohol into a chemical called acetaldehyde, which damages the body’s DNA and prevents the body from repairing it. Andrews said she’s asked about “dozens ...

A study found flame retardant chemicals in vehicle cabins that could cause cancer, posing health hazards to drivers and passengers.