Study: Is Wine Really the “Better” Choice Among Alcoholic Drinks?

The Editors, 16.04.2026

Is a glass of red wine actually “healthy”—or simply a persistent myth? A large analysis of UK Biobank data suggests that not only the amount, but also the type of alcohol may influence risk.

The question sounds simple, but the answer is not: does it make a difference to health whether alcohol is consumed as wine, beer, or spirits? A new large-scale analysis of international health data suggests that the choice of drink does, in fact, play a role - at least in statistical terms.

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Study: Is Wine Really the “Better” Choice Among Alcoholic Drinks?