A few studies have evidenced a slight increase in the risk for certain cancers (digestive tract) but this risk may be offset by potential cardiovascular benefits.
Now I personally do not believe that red wine alone makes a big difference in the likelihood of having a heart attack in one's 50's or 60's. The so-called French paradox has probably been largely exaggerated by marketers of wine to increase sales in the US. On the other hand, I am pretty convinced that drinking moderately, especially wine is not harmful to yourhealth and may even have psychological benefits by enabling moderate drinkers to relax after a hard day of work.
