A recent report by the National Academies suggests moderate alcohol consumption may reduce heart attack and stroke deaths, conflicting with current scientific consensus on alcohol's health effects.
Some experts express concern that the re-emergence of favorable views on moderate drinking in dietary guidelines overlooks significant evidence linking alcohol to increased cancer and health risks.
Diane Riibe highlights the report as an attempt to reverse the consensus that recognizes alcohol's potential harms, stressing the importance of considering current scientific findings on the matter.
The report does acknowledge a heightened risk of breast cancer tied to moderate drinking, yet it fails to link alcohol consumption to other types of cancer, causing further debate.
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