In "The scientists accused of using ‘flawed’ research to tell you to stop drinking," The Telegraph’s Ben Clerkin explains how Dr. Tim Stockwell's research argues that no level of alcohol consumption is safe, challenging the widely accepted "J-curve" theory that moderate drinking has health benefits. His work has influenced stricter alcohol guidelines in Canada and Australia and is gaining traction in the U.S. and UK. However, many scientists criticize Stockwell for allegedly cherry-picking data and having ties to temperance movements. The debate highlights the growing tension between public health advocacy and the perceived benefits of moderate alcohol consumption.
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The scientists accused of using ‘flawed’ research to tell you to stop drinking |
There is no safe level of alcohol. A single drink a day could shave almost three months off your life. And drinking can boost your cancer risk by 23 per cent. These are the findings of a controversial British scientist whose headline-grabbing research is influencing government policy and drinkers around the word... |