New study recommends 1 alcoholic drink per day. Its researchers want clearer U.S. guidelines on drinking
Summary
A government-commissioned study on alcohol health risks was released independently after the Trump administration chose not to include its findings in official dietary guidelines. The study found that drinking even one alcoholic drink per day raises the risk of early death and many diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.Key Facts
- The study was commissioned by President Biden’s administration but released independently.
- The Trump administration did not include the study’s findings in new dietary guidelines.
- The study was published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
- It found that any level of alcohol increases health risks, including premature death.
- Drinking one drink a day raises the risk of more than 200 diseases.
- No amount of alcohol was found to protect against death or improve health.
- Earlier government dietary guidelines advised drinking less alcohol but gave few details.
- The study aims to provide clearer advice on the health risks of alcohol consumption.
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