In “Study Links Moderate Drinking to Lower Mortality,” Lynn C. Allison writes, "While heavy drinking has long been associated with negative effects on health, including increased risk of all-cause mortality, the association between moderate drinking and increased risk of death has been murky, said the committee. In fact, after analyzing the result of eight reliable studies, the researchers noted that people who consumed moderate levels of alcohol had a 16% lower risk of all-cause mortality than those who never drank."
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Study Links Moderate Drinking to Lower Mortality |
A large new analysis finds that people who drink moderate levels of alcohol have a lower risk of dying from any cause than those who never drink. The new study findings contradict recent research that concluded that drinking has no health benefits at all and is linked to a higher risk for heart disease, cancer and other chronic conditions. ... |