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The award for worst health reporting of the week goes to...numerous news outlets that reported on the benefits of booze for bone health today. A study released this morning, which suggests that regular alcohol consumption could lower risk of osteoporosis in women over 50—the problem is, the study's scope was miniscule, didn't test against other lifestyle factors, and its findings run counter to just about every other evaluation of alcohol's impact on bone health. So headlines reporting the study's conclusion in the guise of cutting-edge health advice aren't just overly hopeful; they're overly irresponsible. More »Post from: Blisstree