Study Suggests Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Carries Significant Health Risks

A new study published in the *Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs* challenges the notion that moderate drinking is harmless, revealing that consuming just two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes. Researchers found no significant overall health benefits from alcohol, with risks increasing with higher consumption. The study, known as the Alcohol Intake and Health Study, was commissioned by the U.S. federal government to inform updated national dietary recommendations.