Even light drinking is harmful for the elderly, the study warns: ‘From the first drop’

Even light drinking is harmful for the elderly, the study warns: 'From the first drop'

If you drink alcohol, you lose. New research suggests that no amount of alcohol is good for your health or safe to consume as you age. A 12-year UK study that tracked 135,000 adults aged 60 and over found that even light drinking was associated with an increase in cancer deaths. This increase was more … Read more

Could taking a month off alcohol improve your health? A doctor shares 5 positive changes you can see

Could taking a month off alcohol improve your health? A doctor shares 5 positive changes you can see

QUESTION: Hello Dr. Zac, I’m a regular drinker and I’m thinking of having a month sober. Some of my friends did Dry July and didn’t shut up about it. If I were a month sober, what would happen to my body while I go through this month sober? What will I notice immediately? – Nathaniel … Read more

Men’s cancer cases, deaths predicted to rise in 2050 – here’s who’s most at risk

Men's cancer cases, deaths predicted to rise in 2050 - here's who's most at risk

Oh man! The number of male cancer cases worldwide is projected to rise from 10.3 million in 2022 to 19 million in 2050 – an 84% increase, Australian health experts say. Furthermore, the number of men dying from cancer is expected to increase 93%, from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050. The … Read more