Drinking a pint of beer or two measures of gin or vodka on a nightly basis can also have the same effect. The warning appears to conflict with other studies which suggest moderate alcohol intake can help combat heart disease. Although the link has not been definitively explained, it is thought the alcohol damages a person's DNA, making them susceptible to the risk of cancer. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK, with more than 36,500 people diagnosed each year and 16,000 deaths. More than 3,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with liver cancer each...