A new study has prompted a flurry of sensational headlines suggesting that people under 40 should avoid alcohol entirely, while people over 40 may benefit from modest alcohol consumption. But the research, which examined 30 years of health data from multiple nations, presents a complex picture. Get the scoop!
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