 This study found that light or moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes, as well as from certain specific causes such as cardiovascular disease, chronic lower respiratory tract diseases, Alzheimer's disease, and influenza and pneumonia. Heavy or binge drinking, however, was associated with a higher risk of death from all causes, as well as from cancer and unintentional injuries. This article was authored by Yalan Tian, Jia Hui Liu, Yu Jiao, and others.