India, Nov. 24 -- There is some bad news for wine lovers! A meta-analysis of studies on the link between wine consumption and cancer has shown that there is no difference between white and red wine when it comes to how much they increase a person's chances of contracting cancer.

The meta-analysis took into account 42 studies involving 96,000 participants. The antioxidants found in red wine led to the belief that it is a healthier alternative to white wine. However, the meta-study found that alcohol, regardless of which type it is, increases cancer risk, Health.com reported.

"Something like 100,000 cancer cases can be linked to alcohol consumption. Any time we can remind the public about ways (that modifying) their lifestyle choices can ...