People who drink in moderation may outlive teetotalers, according to a new study

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A new study suggests people who drink in moderation are less likely to die early than people who never drink.

But this doesn't mean teetotalers should start drinking again.

The study's author said their research aims to give a clearer message about drinking in moderation.

It's no secret that too much alcohol is bad for us. Some of the health risks of drinking include various cancers, brain damage, and liver disease, and some scientific evidence has shown that having just one drink over the daily recommended limit can shorten your life by 30 minutes.

But this hasn't stopped scientists looking for the possible health benefits of alcohol, possibly because drinking is such a massive part of so many cultures. In the past, research has appeared to show some level of alcohol was good for the heart, but this has since been revised, and the positive effects of moderate drinking is probably less strong than previously thought.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: Cannibalism used to be a popular medical remedy here's why humans don't eat each other todaySee Also:California's cancer warning on coffee is ridiculously unscientific, experts say. Here's why the state puts warnings on more than 1,000 foods, places, and chemicals.32 of the most dangerous things science has strongly linked to cancerA case of the plague has emerged in Idaho here's why the disturbing disease continues to re-appearSEE ALSO: Tee-totalers are more likely to call in sick from work than moderate drinkers, according to a new study

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