A new meta-analysis finds no overall difference in cancer risk between red and white wine consumption, though white wine may raise skin cancer risk. Both wines are linked to higher breast cancer risk,

Epidemiologists evaluate the potential cancer-protective effects of red wine by comparing its associated cancer risks to those of white wine. Not all alcoholic beverages are perceived equally, with red wine often considered a healthier option.

There is no significant difference in the association between red or white wine consumption and overall cancer risk, according to a meta-analysis published in a February issue of Nutrients. Noting that alcoholic beverage consumption increases cancer risk,