One Health Tweak a Week

One Health Tweak a Week

What Decades of Alcohol Research Got Wrong - and What It Means for Your Health

What counts as ‘safe’ drinking might not be safe at all

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Ben Jones MD PhD
Jun 28, 2025
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“A little alcohol is good for us.” You’ve heard that, right?

We’re told it’s especially true of red wine - full of those heart-healthy, life-extending polyphenols. That’s worth a toast with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.

I’ve never thought too hard about it. I drink modestly - a small glass of wine with dinner. It wasn’t always so restrained. At medical s…

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