'As a neurosurgeon, I can explain how alcohol affects the body.'

A Florida neurosurgeon concurred with the U.S. surgeon general's new advisory warning about the link between alcohol and multiple cancers, stating, "It’s about time."

Dr. Brett Osborn, who runs a longevity practice, commended the new guidance, declaring that alcohol is a harmful substance.

In an on-camera interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, Osborn stated that we have been aware of this for a long time, and it is not a new occurrence.

On Friday, Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory warning about the cancer risks associated with alcohol, based on recent research.

Alcohol can increase the risk of various types of cancer, including throat, liver, esophageal, mouth, larynx (voice box), colon, and rectal cancers, as warned by Murthy.

According to Osborn, the common belief that moderate drinking is beneficial for heart health is incorrect.

"Your heart, brain, and waistline won't benefit from it."

The doctor pointed out that alcohol can lead to obesity, which is a risk factor for various cancers and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's.

Osborn stated that any part of the body that comes into contact with alcohol is exposed to a toxin, including the throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach, bowels, and rectum.

The doctor cautioned that alcohol can cause oxidative damage, resulting in the harm of cells, tissues, and DNA, ultimately leading to cancer.

In his neurosurgery practice, Osborn has witnessed the impact of alcohol on the brain.

""I actually operated on a person with alcohol addiction two days ago," he said."

A man with alcoholism arrived at the hospital after a severe fall, which resulted in a large blood clot on the surface of his brain, necessitating an emergency surgery.

"I don't use it myself. It's bad. Get rid of it."

"As an alcoholic, he will likely perform poorly," Osborn stated. "In general, the organ systems of these patients are dysfunctional and malfunctioning, which indicates a negative outcome."

Osborn advised patients consuming alcohol that they do not need to quit abruptly.

"I understand that this is a significant aspect of your culture and social existence."

"Can we reduce it by 50% in the next year or so? After that, I'll inform them that we need to decrease it by another 50%, and then we can gradually decrease it."

According to Osborn, someone who consumes more than one drink daily is considered an alcoholic.

He stated, "To some extent, you rely on it."

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"I do not want it in my practice, for my patients, or for myself. It is bad. Remove it."