How one alcoholic drink a day could raise cancer risk by 50% - The Independent
Google News • 12/31/2025 – 1/1/2026
Summary
A review of 62 studies indicates that moderate drinking may not be harmless, as just one alcoholic drink a day is linked to a 50% higher risk of mouth cancer in India. The study warns that alcohol and tobacco consumption together significantly increase the risk of mouth cancer.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
60d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1412
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1412/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1412/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 60 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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