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U.S. Alcohol-Harm Study Released After Findings Omitted from New Dietary Guidelines

U.S. Alcohol-Harm Study Released After Findings Omitted from New Dietary Guidelines

CBC reports a government-commissioned study detailing alcohol-related health risks was released independently after its findings were not included in updated dietary guidelines amid pushback from industry and a congressional committee. The episode highlights tensions between scientific evidence and policymaking.

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A U.S. government study found alcohol risks, but new guidelines don't include its findings