August 27, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Shanthi Appelö, Registered Dietitian, Health and Wellness Spokesperson at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss alcohol’s effects on gut health, including disruption of the microbiome, irritation of the GI tract, and links to increased cancer risk. She highlights the U.S. Surgeon General’s report, which identifies alcohol consumption as a leading preventable cause of cancer.