Marissa Hall Archives - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

New labels on alcoholic beverages warning of specific disease risks, including cancer and liver disease, could better motivate reduced drinking, according to a new study.

Findings from a study by UNC Lineberger's Marissa Hall, PhD, and colleagues suggest the current US alcohol warning label may no longer be an effective tool for communicating alcohol-related health risks to consumers.

Headshots of Sarah Cohen, Marissa Hall, and Lindsey James.

Three UNC Lineberger members will share their research during the Het Talks at UNC-Chapel Hill’s University Research Week, Oct. 20-24.

Sarah Cohen, PhD, Marissa Hall, PhD, and Lindsey James, PhD, were awarded Hettleman Prizes, which recognizes UNC-Chapel Hill early-career faculty who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research.

Women wearing pink t-shirts with a pink ribbon pinned to their shirts.

Marissa Hall, PhD, and colleagues published study findings on pink ribbon marketing done by companies whose products have a direct link to breast cancer, such as alcohol.

Arati Prabhakar during the roundtable discussion.

The White House Chief Science and Technology Advisor Arati Prabhakar, MS, PhD, visited Chapel Hill to discuss the fight against cancer at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

A collection of video still frames from the anti-vaping ad campaign "The Real Cost."

Seth Noar, PhD, and colleagues report in JAMA Network Open that the Food and Drug Administration's Real Cost ads lowered the extent to which teens were open to vaping.

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UNC Lineberger faculty members presenting Het Talks during University Research Week

UNC honors three cancer center members with 2025 Hettleman Prizes

STAT News: What’s in a drink? U.S. regulators consider new alcohol label, but health advocates want even more

Pink ribbon marketing on alcohol reveals need for ‘pinkwashing’ awareness

News & Observer: Would you buy a soda with a dying foot on the label? UNC researchers want to find out.

White House turns to UNC Lineberger for cancer prevention, smoking cessation insights

UNC researchers find FDA Real Cost ads reduce teen openness to vaping

WebMD: Alcohol Warning Labels Need an Update, Researchers Say