Even Two Drinks a Day Can Be Far Riskier for Health than Previously Thought
Researchers found 14 drinks a week raises the lifetime risk of alcohol-related death to 1 in 25 and offers no clear health benefit.
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Moderate drinking harmless? A major new study found that having just two alcoholic drinks a day is linked to a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of dying from alcohol-related causes, challenging a long-held belief
Recent studies reveal that having two alcoholic beverages daily can significantly heighten the risk of death throughout one's lifetime. This research found no overall advantages to light or moderate drinking, particularly as the dangers escalate with increased consumption, especially for those under 40. Earlier claims regarding cardiovascular benefits were not upheld in this analysis, emphasizing that cutting back on alcohol may reduce various h…
Just two drinks a day may be far riskier than you think
A major new study reveals that drinking just two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes, challenging the idea that moderate drinking is harmless. Researchers also found no significant overall health benefits from alcohol, with risks rising as consumption increases.
Study Links Moderate Drinking to Increased Health Risks
AI-generated illustration A recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs indicates that even moderate drinking, defined as two alcoholic beverages a day, is associated with increased health risks, including premature death. The research, commissioned by the U.S. federal government and conducted by experts from the University of Toronto and other institutions, analyzed over 7,200 scientific publications. It found that ind…
A new and comprehensive study warns that even consuming two glasses of a drink a day, which many consider reasonable, can lead to premature death, disability, cancer and heart disease. The researchers found that among people who consume an average of 14 glasses of alcoholic beverages per week, 1 in 25 people will lose their lives due to alcohol-related causes. In contrast, it was noted that consuming no more than 7 glasses of drink per week was …
Even just two drinks a day can be far riskier for health than previously thought, study warns
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Even two drinks a day, a quantity considered moderate by many, can lead to premature death, disability, cancer, and heart disease, a major new study warns.Researchers found that among people
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