In this week’s Health newsletter, the surprising truth about "moderate drinking,” how to make one of the world’s healthiest diets work for you, and when to get a breast cancer screening. 

But first: Can supplements treat depression? Here’s what the science says.

With hundreds of millions of adults suffering from depression worldwide, more people are turning to over-the-counter supplements like vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, amino acids, and probiotics. But do these “natural” remedies work as advertised? Research is beginning to separate the supplements that show real promise from those that don’t stand up to scientific scrutiny.

For decades, the idea of moderate drinking, such as a glass of wine with dinner or weekend cocktails, has been framed as part of a healthy lifestyle. But new research is starting to show even that might be misguided.

Today’s newsletter was edited and curated by Sidney Madden and produced by Alisher Egamov. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here to get this newsletter and more.