Key Takeaways:
- In an observational study, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers found that alcohol in light to moderate doses reduced stress signalling in the brain, which may explain why light-to-moderate drinkers see improved cardiovascular health
- Given the negative health effects of alcohol, including a higher risk of cancer in light to moderate drinkers, targeted interventions that replicate this effect are needed
Source: Press Release, 12 June 2023, (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA)