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.

Every bottle of alcohol sold in the U.S. has a warning label, which says pregnant women should avoid alcohol, that drinking can impair your ability to drive a car, plus a vague mention that ...

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 ...