We've all heard this.14:06, 12 Jul 2026When it comes to alcohol and our health, we've all heard so many different things over the years. They range on one hand from alcohol being good for you in moderation and red wine having health benefits to all alcohol being bad for you.‌So what is the truth? Well, the reality is that when it comes to health and nutrition, scientists are learning new things all the time. So just because something was previously believed to be the case doesn't mean new research and evidence can't change what we think. And this is certainly true with alcohol.‌Dr Jeremy London is a heart surgeon who is board-certified in general surgery, vascular surgery and thoracic surgery, and regularly posts advice on social media and in interviews. He directly answered the question: