A clearer picture of drinking and disease — Harvard Gazette

A clearer picture of drinking and disease — Harvard Gazette

Health A clearer picture of drinking and disease New study attempts to reconcile conflicting findings on benefits vs. risks Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer June 17, 2026 7 min read Studies of alcohol’s effects on health have offered contradictory findings, with some suggesting a glass of red wine a day is beneficial and others saying even a drop of booze is too much. A new review attempt…