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Alcohol type and amount effects on cardiovascular and overall health

April 3, 2026Medscape

Medscape highlights research that different types and amounts of alcohol may have different cardiovascular and overall health effects, with particular uncertainty around low or moderate consumption.

The type of alcohol you drink, and how much, can have different effects on cardiovascular and overall health, a new study has found.
The negative health effects of high alcohol intake are well known, but less is known about low or moderate consumption
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