Alcohol consumption has long been associated with an increased risk of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning there is strong evidence linking it to several types of cancer.

So why doesn’t red wine protect against cancer? Likely because the amount of resveratrol in a glass of wine is too small.

Red wine is often perceived as the ‘healthier’ choice, given the presence of antioxidant resveratrol. Does that give it an edge over white wine when it comes to cancer risk?

A new study from Brown University’s School of Public Health has found no significant difference in cancer risk between red and white wine, challenging the

For years, red wine has been touted as a healthier choice than white, mostly because it’s rich in resveratrol — a powerful antioxidant that can reduce inflammation and lower your risk of heart disease and cancer.