A scientific inquiry reveals several surprising findings about the connection between wine consumption and cancer risk.

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with an increased risk of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning there is strong evidence linking it to several types of cancer.

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.

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?

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