Many of us have heard that red wine—packed with antioxidants—might actually protect against cancer. But a new buzz-killing study says otherwise: your merlot is no healthier than your moscato.

Red wine has often been touted as a healthier choice than white. A new study reveals if that’s true, at least when it comes to cancer — with surprising results.

Research from Brown University reveals no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine. However, white wine consumption is associated with a higher risk of skin cancer due to its higher levels of acetaldehyde and the potential influence of other factors.

Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflamm

So why doesn’t red wine protect against cancer? Likely because the amount of resveratrol in a glass of wine is too small.

Red wine is often perceived as the ‘healthier’ choice, given the presence of antioxidant resveratrol. Does that give it an edge over white wine when it comes to cancer risk?

A new study from Brown University’s School of Public Health has found no significant difference in cancer risk between red and white wine, challenging the