New research links moderate alcohol intake to increased health risks

ScienceDaily reported on Monday that a major new study shows moderate alcohol consumption carries serious long-term health risks. Researchers concluded that drinking small amounts of alcohol increases the likelihood of developing cancer, heart disease, and dying prematurely. [1]

The study found no overall health benefits associated with alcohol intake. Scientists warned that drinking more than one alcoholic beverage per day significantly raises long-term health risks, challenging common assumptions that modest drinking is safe for adults. [1]

Research into daily habits and long-term health risks has expanded recently. As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, previous large-scale studies linked regular tea consumption to an 11 percent lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases, while higher daytime light exposure was associated with a 16 percent lower risk of dementia. [2][3]