NIH shuts down controversial $100M drinking study backed by Big Alcohol
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/06/nih-shuts-down-controversial-100m-drinking-study-backed-by-big-alcohol/
The National Institutes of Health has terminated a controversial $100-million study on the health effects of daily drinking that was largely funded by the alcohol industry. The announcement comes after internal NIH investigations found evidence of scientific bias, policy violations, and inappropriate engagement with industry representatives.