Alcohol consumption has long been associated with an increased risk of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning there is strong evidence linking it to several types of cancer.

Research from Brown University reveals no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine. However, white wine consumption is associated with a higher risk of skin cancer due to its higher levels of acetaldehyde and the potential influence of other factors.

Many of us have heard that red wine—packed with antioxidants—might actually protect against cancer. But a new buzz-killing study says otherwise: your merlot is no healthier than your moscato.

Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflamm

So why doesn’t red wine protect against cancer? Likely because the amount of resveratrol in a glass of wine is too small.

Epidemiologists evaluate the potential cancer-protective effects of red wine by comparing its associated cancer risks to those of white wine. Not all alcoholic beverages are perceived equally, with red wine often considered a healthier option.

Red wine is often perceived as the ‘healthier’ choice, given the presence of antioxidant resveratrol. Does that give it an edge over white wine when it comes to cancer risk?

For years, red wine has been touted as a healthier choice than white, mostly because it’s rich in resveratrol — a powerful antioxidant that can reduce inflammation and lower your risk of heart disease and cancer.