New Analysis Challenges Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking

Research reveals that previous studies may have been flawed, questioning the long-held belief that moderate alcohol consumption extends life.

A comprehensive review of 107 studies found that perceived health benefits of moderate drinking may be due to methodological biases.
Studies often compared moderate drinkers to former drinkers who quit due to health issues, skewing results.
Higher-quality studies showed no significant difference in mortality risk between moderate drinkers and abstainers.
Moderate drinking is linked to increased risks of certain cancers, contradicting previous health benefit claims.
Major health organizations maintain there is no completely safe level of alcohol consumption.