New Research Shows Breast Cancer Risk As High for Red Wine as White Wine

We've all read stories about studies that have shown that drinking a glass of red wine at dinner can be good for your health.

A new study is refuting that idea and even goes as far as to conclude that "drinking moderate amounts of any kind of alcohol (including wine, beer and liquor) is associated with a slightly increased breast cancer risk," according to Polly A. Newcomb, chief researcher for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, WA.

They do concede, however, that red wine may have less negative effects than liquor or heavy wine consumption, but "it definitely is not conferring any protection against breast cancer."

The bottom line, they argue, is that drinking patterns have more to do with connections to breast cancer risk than the wine itself. So, once again, the evidence is in: moderation is best.

Now, is chocolate still good for one's heart?

Breast Implants USA thanks CNN.com for the article entitled, "Red wine carries same breast cancer risk as white wine." Read more of this article at CNN.com.

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