Alcohol linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer: Study

Alcoholic beverages, particularly beer and spirits, may increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study led by the UN World Health Organization.

The research, which pooled data from nearly 2.5 million people across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America, revealed a “modest but significant” link between alcohol consumption and pancreatic cancer risk, regardless of sex or smoking status.

“Alcohol consumption is a known carcinogen, but until now...