Bad news? There are no health benefits to consuming alcohol

Apr. 19, 2023 Health & Wellness

For decades, studies suggested moderate drinking might have some health benefits, like red wine boosting heart health. Now new analysis debunks those myths.

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Credits

Guest:

Tim Stockwell - scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Andrea Bautista

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