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Jul 2024
25m 49s

How Bad Is Drinking for You, Really?

The New York Times
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Midway through one of the booziest holiday weekends of the year, we re-examine our love-hate relationship with alcohol. Susan Dominus, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, gets to the bottom of the conflicting guidance on the benefits and risks of drinking. Guest: Susan Dominus, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. 
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