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.

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.

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

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?

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.

A new study from Brown University’s School of Public Health has found no significant difference in cancer risk between red and white wine, challenging the

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.