Cheers! A Drink a Day May Keep the Pounds Away, Brigham and Women's Hospital Study Published: Mar 09, 2010 LA Times -- Women who abstained put on more pounds than those who had a drink or two per day. But researchers warn against an alcohol diet. Related links BBC News This will open in a new window Hindustan Times This will open in a new window Los Angeles Times This will open in a new window Email this Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Back to news