Why scientific support for alcohol’s health benefits is fading
Research exposes flaws of older, often industry-funded studies and finds lowest mortality risk in lifelong abstainers
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There's No Safe Level: Study Says Moderate Drinking Does Not Improve Longevity
The long-held notion that moderate alcohol consumption boosts longevity may be misleading, as researchers have found that no amount of alcohol is truly safe for health benefits.
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Moderate drinking not better for health than abstaining, analysis suggests
Scientists say flaws in previous research mean health benefits from alcohol were exaggerated
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