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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: The Risks and Benefits of Alcohol
Description: WELCOME TO SEASON 6 OF THE MAYO CLINIC TALKS PODCAST!
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Warren G. Thompson, M.D.
Alcohol can offer a variety of social and potential health benefits when consumed in moderation. However, alcohol is also associated with a variety of health risks, including addiction, increased likelihood of accidents, impaired judgment, cardiovascular problems, hepatic disease and even malignancy. Other than the social benefits, are there true health benefits of alcohol? Is there an amount of alcohol that’s considered safe? How can we as primary care clinicians convey the he...