BOSTON -- Beer drinkers might have wanted it to be true, but now there is research showing that beer might actually be good for you.

Scientists at Oregon State University say a unique compound in beer hops called "Xanthohumol" apparently inhibits enzymes that cause cancer.

It also helps the body make unhealthy compounds easier to get rid of.

But there's a catch: the researchers do not know how much beer you have to drink to get the full disease-fighting benefits.

And there's another catch: most of today's beers are very low in hops. The exceptions are porters, ales and stouts