Red wine increases the risk of some form of cancers, claims new study

New research has shattered the myth that red wine has immense health benefits and is a miracle drink for several diseases.

For centuries, red wine has been believed to have several health benefits. Various studies on the effects of red wine have been conducted, with some indicating its positive role in treatment of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. However, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal shows that red wine consumption actually increases the risk of some form of cancers, including breast and liver, reports the CNN.

According to the research, it's safe to have a glass of red wine or other alcoholic beverage a day, unless one has a medical condition or a history of alcoholism, said Dr. Howard Sesso, associate professor of medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts. Sesso, however, said that drinking too much alcohol involves risks, including chances of acquiring liver disease.

These claims are in sharp contrast to previous studies which indicate that red wine consumption is healthy. A previous study by scientists at The University of Alberta showed that drinking a glass of red wine may have the same effect on the body as an hour at the gym, according to the KSN.

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