# Just two drinks a day may be far riskier than you think

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-25T12:18:13+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261024222030.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/just-two-drinks-a-day-may-be-far-riskier-than-you-think-eb9918/

A major new study reveals that drinking just two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes, challenging the idea that moderate drinking is harmless. Researchers also found no significant overall health benefits from alcohol, with risks rising as consumption increases.

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