No More Drink Limits
It’s ironic these revised recommendations were issued in 2026, since the last few years have seen an abundance of findings as to the serious health consequences of drinking-- including various cancers
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I’m not sure why, but the Federal Government has unexpectedly decided to remove drinks limits from its recommendations for moderate alcohol consumption.
Here’s the story, from USA Today:
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
So no more "two drinks per day for men, one for women" that we were accustomed to?
Instead, Dr. Oz explained to the media that alcohol plays an important role as a social lubricant, helping to bring people together. And, he argued, so long as one doesn’t consume alcohol for breakfast, one can rely on one’s own judgment as to how much to drink on a given occasion.
Unless there’s a medical problem such as diabetes or heart disease, he added, in which case one is advised to abstain completely.
The good Dr. Oz appeared unaware of the reality that large numbers of Americans do in fact consume alcoholic beverages at breakfast (or brunch). His advice must have come as a surprise for all those who enjoy a mimosa, Bloody...
Here’s the story, from USA Today:
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
So no more "two drinks per day for men, one for women" that we were accustomed to?
Instead, Dr. Oz explained to the media that alcohol plays an important role as a social lubricant, helping to bring people together. And, he argued, so long as one doesn’t consume alcohol for breakfast, one can rely on one’s own judgment as to how much to drink on a given occasion.
Unless there’s a medical problem such as diabetes or heart disease, he added, in which case one is advised to abstain completely.
The good Dr. Oz appeared unaware of the reality that large numbers of Americans do in fact consume alcoholic beverages at breakfast (or brunch). His advice must have come as a surprise for all those who enjoy a mimosa, Bloody...
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No More Drink Limits
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