# Alcohol Safety with Cristina Mendonsa

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Podcast: [Dr. Joe Galati Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joe-galati-podcast-1172429)
Published: 2026-06-16T15:47:32+00:00
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Every Tuesday morning at 10:15 am EST I join Cristina Mendonsa on Sacramento's New/Talk station KFBK to discuss the latest health stories in the news. This week, we discussed a NEW REPORT ON ALCOHOL SAFETY? LESS MAY BE BETTER FOR HEALTH 1. Rapid Escalation of Risk After One Drink The primary finding of the "Alcohol Intake and Health Study" is that health risks accelerate significantly after a single daily drink. While the risk of premature death at one drink per day is 1 in 1,000, it jumps to  1 in 25  for those who consume two drinks a day—a level previously considered "safe" for men. 2. Direct Links to Cancer and Chronic Disease The study highlights that even light drinking increases the risk of specific diseases. One drink a day is linked to higher rates of  liver cirrhosis, oral and esophageal cancers, and breast cancer . Higher consumption levels further increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and injury. 3. Conflicts of Interest and Industry Influence A major controversy involves the  NASEM report , a second study that reached a more "industry-friendly" conclusion by suggesting moderate drinking is healthier than abstinence. Critics noted that several panelists on that report had  financial ties to the alcohol industry , raising questions about the objectivity of their findings. 4. Scientific Methodology Discrepancies The two studies reached different conclusions due to their methods: The New Study:  Looked only at deaths  directly attributable  to alcohol (like liver disease). The NASEM Report:  Looked at  overall death rates. Critics argue this is flawed because moderate drinkers often have other healthy lifestyle habits (like better diets or exercise) that mask the negative effects of alcohol. 5. Allegation…

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