Dr. Barry Dworkin

Poor choice of control group leads to overemphasis of alcohol health benfits

Health Headlines Commentary for March 23, 2016

Source:

Light drinking may not be as healthy as many think: study

Reference:

Do “Moderate” Drinkers Have Reduced Mortality Risk? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Alcohol Consumption and All-Cause Mortality

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