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But even moderate drinking isn’t harmless when it comes to preserving health. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s ...

The World Health Organization has said there’s no risk-free level of alcohol consumption. And studies increasingly debunk what have been called protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption, ...

Nearly 40% of the 62 studies reviewed found links between alcohol and breast cancer, making it the most common alcohol-related cancer No beverage is safer: Results varied, but beer, wine, and spirits ...

In a landmark systematic review of existing medical literature, researchers publishing in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs have found that previous research finding that moderate alcohol ...

Moderate alcohol consumption has previously been associated with potential health benefits, including reduced mortality risk. However, recent research suggests that these findings were flawed and, ...

Is it unsafe to drink any alcohol? A new study indicates any drinking may cause dementia, which scares a lot of people. This study jars the belief that light to moderate drinking could provide ...

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 ...

In a landmark systematic review of existing medical literature, researchers publishing in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs have found that previous research finding that moderate alcohol ...