Cutting alcohol in your thirties and forties can lower breast cancer risk, new study shows

Cutting back on alcohol during your thirties and forties could help lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study. Experts suggest that women in this age group should receive clear warnings about the health dangers linked to drinking. Meanwhile, separate health findings indicate that carrying extra weight during your twenties might offer some protection against breast cancer in later life. Researchers have also pointed to breast density as a key clue for understanding individual cancer risks.