Current U.S. dietary guidelines say that "drinking less is better for health than drinking more," and that adults aged 21 and older should limit themselves to one drink a day for women and two for ...

A new study published in the JAMA Network Open Journal detailed the 12-year work of researchers, who tracked the drinking habits of 135,103 adults aged 60 and older.

The study, which tracked 135,103 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also punctures the long-held belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.

Goncalves acknowledged that light to moderate drinking might have benefits in reducing the risk of heart failure. But, she added, it's not known how much alcohol can harm the heart.

The study, which tracked just over 135,000 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also dispels the longstanding belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.

New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News 28,756 ...

The study, which tracked just over 135,000 adults aged 60 and older for 12 years, also dispels the longstanding belief that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart.

TUESDAY, Aug. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with ...

New research confirms that alcohol is not your friend as you age: Even light drinking was linked to an increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with the raised risk most pronounced in those who ...