The debate over whether moderate alcohol consumption can offer health benefits has never been more combustible. In December 2024, a federal committee of respected scientists issued a detailed report finding with “moderate certainty” that people who drink alcohol in moderation have lower all-cause mortality than those who abstain. Get the full story from Wine Spectator’s April 30, 2025 health news coverage!
This story was originally published on January 10, 2025 on WineSpectator.com. You can read the full-length version for free here.
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