Study shows that heavy drinking increases colorectal cancer risk

Study shows that heavy drinking increases colorectal cancer riskFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new study shows that heavy drinkers have a higher chance of developing colorectal cancer. "Changing the gut biome of the bacteria that really increases the inflammation and increases the risk for cancer." Researchers looked at more than 88,000 people with no history of colorectal cancer. Meanwhile, another study also published this month found that leading cancer deaths have dropped in people under 50 years old, but colorectal cancer still remains deadly. "Colorectal cancer is a very preventable and treatable cancer," said Dr. Mustajeeb Haseeb.