Murthy’s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress.

Last week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their label. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types ...

The current warning label warns women not to drink during pregnancy and warns that the consumption of alcohol impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, "and may cause health problems." ...