The alcohol industry has influenced the perception that moderate drinking promotes longevity, impacting public health policies.

England's former chief medical officer asserts that no level of alcohol intake is safe, linking alcohol to millions of deaths and as a leading risk factor for premature death and disability.

Major health organizations emphasize that there is no completely safe level of alcohol consumption, disputing the belief in the health benefits of moderate drinking.

Recent CDC data reveals a rise in alcohol-related deaths in the U.S., underscoring the importance of reducing alcohol consumption.

Recent research on Chinese men associates alcohol with over 60 diseases, highlighting the significant health risks linked to alcohol consumption.

Studies suggest that even small amounts of alcohol can decrease life expectancy, challenging the notion of moderate drinking as beneficial.

The NHS updates its stance on moderate drinking, indicating weaker evidence for its heart-protective effects than previously believed.

High-quality studies establish a direct correlation between alcohol consumption and increased risk of heart disease.

Moderate drinking, while posing small risks, does not offer health benefits and may increase the likelihood of certain cancers.

A review of 107 studies indicates that only those with design flaws suggest moderate drinking as advantageous.

Deeper analysis reveals that higher-quality studies do not find a connection between moderate drinking and longevity, especially when considering age and excluding former or occasional drinkers from the abstainer group.

Lead researcher Tim Stockwell scrutinized 107 studies comparing moderate drinkers with abstainers and occasional drinkers.

Research led by Tim Stockwell challenges the idea that a daily glass of wine benefits health, highlighting the low quality of studies promoting moderate drinking.