Think a daily glass of wine is healthy? New evidence suggests otherwise

Key points

• For decades, many people have believed that drinking alcohol in moderation, especially a glass of wine with dinner, could be good for health.
• Some studies even suggest that moderate drinking might protect the heart and help people live longer.
• However, a growing body of scientific evidence is now challenging that idea.
• A major new review published in the Journal of Hepatology has concluded that there is no completely safe level of alcohol consumption.
• While the dangers of heavy drinking are well established, researchers found that health risks may begin increasing even at relatively low levels of alcohol intake.