Study: Moderate drinking protects kidneys

A Swedish study has found that those who drink 22 ounces of alcohol a week are 40% less likely to develop kidney cancer.

The results were published in the British Journal of Cancer.

(via Earth Times Online)

2 thoughts on “Study: Moderate drinking protects kidneys

  1. 22 ounces A WEEK? If that’s considered a “moderate” amount, I’d hate to know what my 22 ounces a DAY (average) is considered.

  2. I hear ya.

    Another study from last year defined moderate drinking as 2-4 drinks per day for men, 1-2 for women.

    Now, that’s more like it.

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