Drinking patterns seem to matter

This current study examined for the first time the impact of heavy episodic drinking and the subsequent risk of breast cancer risk in a middle-aged Mediterranean population. A binge drinking habit was directly associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer markedly increased for women in the binge drinking category.

Sanchez-Bayona R et al 2020, Binge drinkingBinge drinking (consuming rapidly four or more alcoholic drinks over a short period of time) has bee... and risk of breast cancer: Results from the SUN (‘Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra’) Project, Nutrients 2020, 12, 731; https://doi:10.3390/nu12030731

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/3/731

Definition:

Binge drinkingBinge drinking (consuming rapidly four or more alcoholic drinks over a short period of time) has bee...: at least 6 alcoholic drinks per day