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Is one drink a day OK? Experts weigh in

On the heels of the surgeon general’s warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there’s a growing consensus that less is better. But the evidence doesn’t support abstinence for all.

We asked experts to weigh in on what amount of alcohol can be consumed without increasing the risk of health harm.

NPR’s Allison Aubrey reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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