India, June 5 -- For years, the idea that a daily glass of wine could help you live longer has been widely accepted, leading many people to view moderate alcohol consumption as part of a healthy lifestyle. But what if that belief is based on flawed science? According to experts, alcohol remains toxic to the body even in small amounts, and the studies that linked moderate drinking to longevity may not tell the full story.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, is debunking the widely held belief that moderate alcohol consumption can help you live longer. In an Instagram video shared on June 4, the heart surgeon breaks down why the research behind these claims is often misunderstoo...