I didn't really read all the comments, but I think if you really care about the issue its pretty apparent moderate drinking being healthy is totally nonsense.

Baloney manipulation of statistics. There are like 30 different known mechanisms for alcohol being toxic, and as far as I know only a couple for it providing physical benefit. As far as I know, there are no animal studies where moderate alcohol increases lifespan or health. The animal studies all show common sense, alcohol is pretty darn bad for you.