Think Twice Before Your Next Tipple
Dr Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, issued a federal advisory highlighting alcohol as a major preventable cause of cancer and called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
While alcohol remains prevalent in social settings, even moderate drinking can be harmful with recent research highlights the significant risks associated with its consumption. Prolonged alcohol use can lead to brain atrophy and impaired neurotransmitter function, particularly affecting the frontal lobes, which are responsible for decision- making, impulse control and memory.
Hear from Asst Prof Saima Hilal and Adj Asst Prof Kyle Tan as they share their insights on the effects of alcohol consumption on our health.
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