The title of this HN post is misleading and the conclusion of this study is actually bad for alcohol sales. They found low and moderate alcohol intake was not p

The title of this HN post is misleading and the conclusion of this study is actually bad for alcohol sales. They found low and moderate alcohol intake was not protective, confirming other similar studies, and at higher levels it increased the risk of death (no surprise). So the conflict of interest does not seem relevant. It's hard to see how getting paid to consult for a company in the business of selling alcohol is a conflict when you're publishing a paper confirming alcohol consumption isn't good for you. "In this updated systematic review and meta-analysis, daily low or moderate alcohol intake was not significantly associated with all-cause mortality risk, while increased risk was evident at higher consumption levels, starting at lower levels for women than men."