Daily glass of wine raises risk of breast cancer in women

US study finds light drinking linked only to minimal increase in risk of all cancers but daily drink raises chances of breast cancer for women significantly

Drinking one glass of wine a day increases a woman's chances of getting breast cancer, according to new research.

Alcohol is a known risk for a number of cancers, including colorectal, liver, larynx and oesophageal cancer, and most attention has been paid to heavy drinking. A large study in the United States has now looked specifically at the link between alcohol and cancer in light to moderate drinkers.