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New Study Challenges Moderate Drinking's Heart Health Benefits

6/13/2025

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A recent review in Circulation shakes up the long-held belief that moderate drinking is good for heart health. It reveals a lack of solid evidence linking low-to-moderate alcohol consumption to cardiovascular benefits, while underscoring the dangers of heavy drinking and binge drinking, which can significantly harm heart health.

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A recent review in Circulation shakes up the long-held belief that moderate drinking is good for heart health. It reveals a lack of solid evidence linking low-to-moderate alcohol consumption to cardiovascular benefits, while underscoring the dangers of heavy drinking and binge drinking, which can significantly harm heart health.