Beer: The Health Benefits and Consequences
While high alcohol intake is associated with a greater risk of several cancers, moderate alcohol consumption may reduce the risk of kidney cancer and lymphoma. One large study found a 30 percent reduced risk of kidney cancer in those who drank moderately compared to those who didn’t drink at all.
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