Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Dr. Keith Humphreys and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the health impacts of alcohol consumption, debunking the myth that red wine offers net benefits and explaining how cancer risks outweigh potential cardiac advantages.

Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions, drug laws and policy. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/t6RCTP4fc9Q?si=lzOi5Linjp1Fycxf
Show notes: go.hubermanlab.com/Ir6zQnv

*Timestamps*
00:00 Alcohol & Health Debate
01:25 Myth of Red Wine Benefits
02:06 Misleading Studies & Marketing
03:47 Health Risks vs. Social Benefits
06:36 Social Pressure & Health Decisions

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