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Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study (HealthDay)

17:02 EST 3 Feb 2012 | Yahoo News
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HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests.

Original Article: Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study (HealthDay)

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