Regular alcohol consumption (1-3 standard drinks/week) reduces females' risk of developing diabetes in later years. Out of a study of more than 16,000 women, those who developed type 2 diabetes were less likely to consume alcohol or more likely to over consume alcohol.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Reuters Health
About: Diabetes threat quenched by alcohol
Date: 29 December 2005
Source: Reuters Health
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