Does moderate drinking harm or help your health

A new study suggests that women who drink moderately have less problem with their weight than women who don't drink at all. This study joins others on moderate alcohol intake that have conflicting messages for our health.

Guests

• Donald Hensrud, MD: Chair of the division of preventive medicine. He's medical editor in chief of "The Mayo Clinic Diet."
• Edward Neafsey: Neuroscientist and professor of Loyola School of Medicine. He studies effects of alcohol on cell biology.

Resources

• Alcohol Consumption, Weight Gain, and Risk of Becoming Overweight in Middle-aged and Older Women
• About Donald Hensrud
• Alcohol Research Program at Loyola University