Weekly Roundup: Cervical Screening Drops, Alcohol and Cancer Risk, Vaccine Updates

Plus: Love Your Coffee Piping Hot? It May Raise Your Esophageal Cancer Risk

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September 12, 2026

From the Newsroom News Roundup: Preventive Screening Trends, Link Between Alcohol and Cancer, Plus Vaccine Updates From concerning preventive care trends to crucial seasonal immunization updates, our newsroom recently tracked several major health stories. Here is your quick breakdown. An alarming new report reveals that nearly 1 in 3 women in their 20s has never undergone cervical cancer screening. Medical experts are urging younger adults not to skip routine Pap smears (Pap tests) that can be “lifesaving.” Another important story we covered zooms in on new research that reinforces the link between alcohol and cancer. Studies show that even moderate drinking can increase your long-term cancer risk. On the public health front, the FDA recently approved updated COVID-19 XFG vaccines ahead of the fall season. Meanwhile, due to a lack of updated CDC recommendations for the upcoming respiratory virus season, physicians are turning to major medical organizations for clear, evidence-based guidance on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. Which of these updates is the most relevant to your health routine this fall? Let us know your thoughts. Angela Chao, MA Head of Global News Read more

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Big news: the Meal Planner is live 🎉

On the menu: Creamy Chickpea Salad with Apples and Pecans

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Hi, friend. Remember when we mentioned we had a new meal planning tool coming soon? Well, we're excited to announce that it's officially here! 🎉 Plan my week With our Meal Planner, you'll be able to pick a week's worth of meals from our recipe catalog and build grocery lists with all necessary ingredients based on your selections. We hope you'll love it and use it to help you continue to eat well. 🍎 Enjoy, The Healthline Team

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