A study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who avoided sugary soft drinks.

Researchers analyzed prospective data on the dietary intake of 200,000-plus adults and noted how many died from cancer.

Surgeon General’s advisory reported that alcohol can increase cancer risk. Experts explain which drinks are healthiest and how to drink healthily.

Epidemiologists evaluate the potential cancer-protective effects of red wine by comparing its associated cancer risks to those of white wine. Not all alcoholic beverages are perceived equally, with red wine often considered a healthier option.

“All my labs and CT were clean, completely normal, despite having a decent-sized tumor,” Kohli said. “Things can’t really stop at labs and a CT scan. I’m not saying everyone should get a colonoscopy, but don’t ignore these symptoms – especially with the rise of colorectal cancer.”

Before his term ended in January, Vivek Murthy warned that alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer and called for alcoholic drinks to carry cancer warning labels as cigarette packs do.

In one of his final acts, Vivek Murthy, former U.S. surgeon general, said alcoholic beverages should carry an updated warning label that says consumption increases the risk of cancer. Murthy said most Americans have no idea.