White Wine Linked To Increased Melanoma Risk In New Study
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CBS) – A new study has some concerning findings for white wine drinkers.
Researchers at Brown University say that drinking white wine is associated with a higher risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
The study published in a journal of the American Association For Cancer Research looked at the drinking habits of more than 210,000 participants, and resulted in bad news for those who enjoy a glass of white wine.
"Each drink per day of white wine was associated with a 13 percent increased risk of melanoma," the study says.
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Meanwhile, red wine, beer and liquor did not significantly affect the risk of melanoma among study participants.
It's possible that the antioxidants found in red wine may offset the risks of skin cancer, researchers said.
The experts behind this study do note that some research has found that modest alcohol intake might be good for your heart.
"For drinkers, risks and benefits of alcohol consumption have to be considered individually, including the risk related to skin cancer," said Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology at Brown.
About 3.6 percent of all cancer cases worldwide have been linked to alcohol, Cho said.