Journal: Alcohol health benefits 'wishful thinking,' not evidence-based

... . Various observational studies have concluded that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may help prevent: Alzheimer's disease/dementia Asthma Colorectal cancer Common cold Coronary heart disease Diabetes (type 2) Gallstones Hearing loss Low birth ...

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