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Is moderate drinking good or bad for you?

Studies have shown that moderate drinking can impact health in numerous ways. So is it safe or not? Experts weigh in.
The New York Times

The Battle Over What to Tell Americans About Drinking

Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives? By Roni Caryn Rabin A report that is ...
Rolling Out

What years of moderate drinking does to kidneys

The kidneys serve as the body’s primary filtration system, removing waste products and maintaining proper fluid balance. When alcohol enters the bloodstream, these vital organs bear significant ...
Reason

Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Overall Mortality Rate, Says National Academy of Sciences

"When it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health," declared the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022. "No, moderate drinking isn't good for your health," ...
Washington Times

Moderate drinking actually lowers risk of death, major National Academies study finds

This Bud’s for you — and your health. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine scrambled millions of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions with a report this week that found those who ...
The Denver Post

Less heart disease, more breast cancer: 5 takeaways from a new report on moderate drinking

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A new report on the health effects of moderate drinking paints a mixed picture, with both positive and negative health effects — plus plenty of unknowns.