The Daily Mail exposes more conflicts on the ICCPUD panel, such as:
Two researchers who contributed to Canada's controversial two-drink recommendation in 2023 have been quietly advising the US on its new alcohol policies set to be unveiled next year.
Three other advisers on the scientific review panel have publicly stated there is no safe level of alcohol, despite many health experts saying the evidence is less certain.
The ICCPUD's study on alcohol is overseen by Alicia Sparks, a project director who has ties to anti-alcohol campaigning — including the US Alcohol Policy Alliance, which aims to reduce alcohol consumption in the US.
Three other scientists who have previously spoken out against alcohol consumption have also been appointed to the panel: Dr Priscilla Martinez, Dr Jurgen Rehm and Dr Katherine Keyes.
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How Americans could be advised to drink maximum of two beers per WEEK under new guidelines |
Americans could soon be urged to drink no more than two bottles of beer or glasses of wine per week under new guidelines being drawn up by the federal government. Two researchers who contributed to Canada's controversial two-drink recommendation in 2023 have been quietly advising the US on its new alcohol policies set to be unveiled next year. Dr Tim Naimi and Dr Kevin Shields are both listed as advisers on a scientific review panel that will inform the new 2026 US Dietary Guidelines. ... |