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The link between alcohol and cancer. September 20, 2024 Good morning! Our jam-packed edition will take you through… - [A conspiracy theory’s deeply painful path of destruction]( - [Whether any alcohol can be good for you]( - [This 63-year-old’s inspiring bodybuilding journey]( - [A deal on my favorite MAC lipstick]( And much more — here we go…   In the News [a wine glass balancing on a string]( Getty Images A new report shows the remarkable strides we’ve made in the fight against cancer — but also highlights [the one risk factor that’s not being discussed enough](. The good news: According to the American Association for Cancer Research, the cancer death rate in the U.S. has declined 33% from 1991 to 2021. That means 4.1 million lives have been saved, the group estimates. The bad news: Although the overall mortality rate is steadily dropping, some cancers (like colorectal) are rising among younger adults. Researchers believe alcohol consumption may be part of what’s driving that trend. We spoke to an oncology dietitian about the link between alcohol and cancer, whether a glass of red wine with dinner provides any health benefits, and [what research says about how much is too much](. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fhealth%2Fcancer%2Fcan-drinking-alcohol-cause-cancer%2F   More Stories [Mark Robinson standing at a mic with a Trump/Vance poster on the podium]( Getty Images The GOP nominee for North Carolina governor called himself a "Black Nazi," expressed support for bringing slavery back, and said he enjoyed watching trans porn on a porn site's message board between 2008 and 2012, CNN has found. Mark Robinson, who's expressed anti-trans views in recent years, has vowed to stay in the race, decrying the report as "tabloid trash." Israel and Lebanon exchanged dozens of strikes yesterday as Israel shifted its military focus north. Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said Israel “crossed all the red lines” with its attacks targeting the group's pagers and walkie talkies, adding that the fighting will continue until Israel ends its offensive in Gaza. A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested in the shooting death of a district judge at a courthouse on Thursday. Mickey Stines, 43, turned himself in after apparently shooting Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers after an argument. Another Georgia woman has died due to the state's abortion ban. Candi Miller knew her accidental pregnancy could kill her, and took abortion pills at home. She didn't expel all the fetal tissue and needed a D&C procedure to clear it, but was afraid to go to the hospital as the treatment — which is routine for abortions and miscarriages — is now illegal in Georgia, with very few exceptions.   What Do You Think? We're grateful that you, our thoughtful readers, share your opinions and life experiences with us so openly — and now, we want to know how you feel about us! We invite you to fill out [this survey about Wake-Up Call]( so we can continue to serve you in the best way possible. And here's the cherry on top: Everyone who responds is automatically entered to win the highly coveted Always Pan from the cookware geniuses at Our Place. [WEIGH IN HERE](   Must-Reads [A Q patterned as the American flag next to a hand holding a phone with Truth Social pulled up with a picture of Donald Trump]( Down the Rabbit Hole This eye-opening interview will flip everything you thought you knew about QAnon followers completely upside-down. [Read More »]( [Salmon with a lesion]( Animal Farm Farmed salmon might be cheaper than its wild counterpart, but our pal Cristina Mittermeier explains the real price we pay for it. [Read More »]( [A woman walking through a picture frame]( Think Positive Many women report feeling invisible as they age. But ageism doesn't have to get you down if you retrain your brain with these tips. [Read More »](   Going Strong [Sheryl Grant posing on a beach]( Sheryl Grant KCM contributor Sheryl Grant won the prestigious bodybuilding competition Ms. Olympia at 55 — and now, she's gearing up to seek the title for a second time at 63. Even if you never expect to find yourself flaunting your flawless physique on stage, everyone can relate to Sheryl's [four tips for unlocking your highest potential](. [READ MORE](   Book of the Day KCM's Managing Editor of Newsletters Sara Levine warns today's pick — [Honeycomb by S.B. Caves]( — is not for the squeamish: "Squid Games meets Black Mirror in this horror/thriller about a washed-up singer who's offered a mysterious opportunity to win some serious cash. 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