Acetaldehyde in alcohol -- no longer just the chemical that causes a hangover

Friday, March 20, 2009 - 14:49 in Health & Medicine

A new study published today in the journal Addiction shows that drinking alcohol is the greatest risk factor for acetaldehyde-related cancer. Heavy drinkers may be at increased risk due to exposure from multiple sources.

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