A few months ago, I wrote an article here on The Upshot discussing the potential health effects of alcohol. I pointed out that the scientific research said moderate drinking isn’t bad for you; indeed, it might even offer some benefits.
At the same time, I cautioned that this doesn’t mean I’d treat alcohol like medicine, or advise people to start drinking. The take-home message was that if you’re otherwise healthy, and enjoy no more than two drinks a day, you’re unlikely to suffer from it, and potentially might benefit.
However, a new study has been published that is leading some people to write stories proclaiming that “alcohol may not be good for you after all.” Is that the case?
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