Just when you feel like the benefits of a glass or two of wine may outweigh the risks (except for pregnant women), along comes more conflicting advice for women.
Several studies have shown that alcohol consumption is a risk factor for breast cancer. Two new studies add to the debate.
One large study found that drinking is not a risk factor for the most common form of breast cancer–ductal carcinoma which makes up about 70% of all breast cancer cases. However alcohol consumption heightens the risk of a less common form, lobular carcinoma found in 10-15% of cases.
An international study found that women with a specific genetic risk for breast cancer, the BRCA1 mutation, may actually reduce the risk with moderate wine consumption.
For much more on the methodology of the studies and details on findings, follow this link.