–Introduction–What’s Moderate Alcohol Intake? What’s a Drink?–The Downside of Alcohol–Possible Health Benefits of Alcohol–Genes Play a Role–Shifting Benefits and Risks–The Bottom Line: Balancing Risks and Benefits Introduction Throughout the 10,000 or so years that humans have been drinking fermented beverages, they’ve also been arguing about their merits and demerits. The debate still simmers today, with … Continue reading Alcohol: Balancing Risks and Benefits