Kristina Peterson

reporter for the Wall Street Journal covering food and agriculture policy from Washington

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Some health officials want the current alcohol consumption guidelines — two drinks a day for men, one for women — reduced to two drinks a week.

How much can you drink? New federal guidelines are brewing

Some health officials want the current alcohol consumption guidelines — two drinks a day for men, one for women — reduced to two drinks a week.

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