Two official reports, two opposite conclusions — and a decision that could reshape alcohol policy worldwide. Felicity Carter reports.

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Robert Joseph takes a firm stance against the habit of 'encouraging' others to drink wine.

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A new scientific trial in Spain aims to settle the question, once and for all, of whether wine in moderation has health benefits. Felicity Carter reports.

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It can take many years to add new health labels to the back of the bottle.

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Dr Tom Croghan, winemaker and medical doctor, weighs in on the recent announcements from the USA.

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The latest US Surgeon General's advisory states that the links between cancer and alcohol may be significantly higher than was suggested in an influential report late last year.

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US wine professionals embrace effort to promote wine as a convivial beverage.

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Major wine bodies from across Europe have come together to launch the VITÆVINO Declaration, an initiative to combat the growing anti-alcohol movement.

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Medical researchers, e.g. from Harvard University, disagree with the WHO's advice against drinking any alcohol. And even Tim Stockwell, one of the people most closely associated with that messaging says that the risks from 'low level' drinking are 'tiny'.

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