One more time, for the people in the back: Alcohol is not good for your health. But how did sneaky myths about red wine’s alleged health benefits become common knowledge? Critics blame the alcohol lobby , in part.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong talks with STAT’s Isa Cueto about all that and more.

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