3 glasses of wine a week ups breast cancer risk

WOMEN can increase their risk of breast cancer by drinking as little as three small glasses of wine a week, a study has found.

Alcohol is a known risk factor for breast cancer, but few studies have looked at its effect at low levels.

The research showed even 5 grams to 9.9g of alcohol a day, the equivalent of three to six small glasses of wine per week, is associated with a 15% increase in risk.