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Casual drinker? You still have a 1 in 25 risk of dying, study says
The researchers say even low alcohol use carries measurable mortality risk and that none is best for avoiding diseases like cancer.
- A new study suggests even casual alcohol consumption poses health risks, contradicting federal guidelines that generally allow one drink daily.
- The 'less is more' approach to alcohol may be replaced by 'none is best' if you hope to avoid diseases like cancer, according to researchers who found no protective effect from drinking.
- Sticking to the one-drink-a-day rule reduces but does not eliminate danger from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and related injuries, the study found.
- Organizations like the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. called the study 'irretrievably flawed' and accused researchers of bias and attempting to undermine the 2025-2030 dietary guidelines.
- Federal agencies reviewed the study alongside broader scientific evidence and opted for vague guidance to consume less alcohol for better overall health without specifying consumption limits.
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