Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Hey there, welcome to Paging Dr. Gupta.

This is the show where I get to address your health concerns.

My producer Jennifer is back with us today.

Who do we have up first?

Well, this is a great question, Ed.

I got to say, first of all, I've cut way back on my drinking as well.

I think a lot of people have.

We've all heard that drinking is obviously not great for health.

And Ed, you might have already heard that studies show alcohol consumption can increase risk of certain types of cancer.

But I realize this is hard for a couple of reasons.

First of all, people often drink when they are socializing, when they are networking, when they are celebrating.

It is a part of many global cultures.

And at the same time, we don't often know how to contextualize how big of a risk factor alcohol is on things like cancer.

What I can tell you is this.

There is a shifting trend happening in the United States.

A 2025 Gallup poll showed only 54% of Americans say they consume alcohol.

That's the lowest number in 90 years.

And that trend is especially true for younger generations.

So the numbers are likely to go up in terms of people who simply aren't drinking.

But back to your question, does it have to be all or nothing?