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Short term health effects of de-alcoholised red wine

    Short term health effects of de-alcoholised red wine

    The authors of a recent study state that health ben­e­fits of red wine are attrib­uted to its high polyphe­nol con­tent, but these claims are con­tro­ver­sial due to poten­tial alco­hol-relat­ed harms. They car­ried out a sys­tem­at­ic…

    Moderate wine drinkers with lower risk of ischemic stroke

      Moderate wine drinkers with lower risk of ischemic stroke

      Stroke is con­sid­ered the sec­ond lead­ing cause of death and the most com­mon cause of…

      Moderate wine consumption: beneficial effects on blood clotting markers in coronary heart disease

        Moderate wine consumption: beneficial effects on blood clotting markers in coronary heart disease

        A Greek inter­ven­tion study inves­ti­gat­ed the ques­tion whether mod­er­ate wine…

        Mediterranean Diet can offset the genetic risk for dementia

          Mediterranean Diet can offset the genetic risk for dementia

          New research sug­gests that fol­low­ing a Mediter­ranean-style diet may help off­set…

          Possible effect of wine on bone mineral density

            Possible effect of wine on bone mineral density

            The cur­rent review intend­ed to assess clin­i­cal and ani­mal stud­ies inves­ti­gat­ing…

            Highlights of the 2nd international Lifestyle, Diet, Wine and Health congress in Rome

              Highlights of the 2nd international Lifestyle, Diet, Wine and Health congress in Rome

              For the sec­ond time, inter­na­tion­al sci­en­tists met for a two-day con­gress to…

              Consuming alcoholic beverages can be beneficial for cholesterol levels

                Consuming alcoholic beverages can be beneficial for cholesterol levels

                While some stud­ies sug­gest­ed that light to mod­er­ate drink­ing of wine/​alcoholic…



                Is there a difference between red and white wine regarding cancer risk?

                  Is there a difference between red and white wine regarding cancer risk?

                  Alco­hol has been clas­si­fied as car­cino­gen by the Inter­na­tion­al Agency for…

                  Moderate wine drinkers don‘t seem to have an increased colorectal cancer risk

                    Moderate wine drinkers don‘t seem to have an increased colorectal cancer risk

                    This prospec­tive study from Har­vard Uni­ver­si­ty (with 2 groups of health…

                    Light to moderate drinkers with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

                      Light to moderate drinkers with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes

                      A new study from Har­vard Uni­ver­si­ty showed that com­pared to non-drink­ing, light to…

                      Madrid and Seville to research the effects of wine on healthy aging and gut health under FIVIN’s Funding Program

                        Madrid and Seville to research the effects of wine on healthy aging and gut health under FIVIN’s…

                        Two sci­en­tif­ic research projects devel­oped by the Fac­ul­ty of Med­i­cine of Seville…

                        New Spanish study using an innovative measure finds cardiovascular benefits of moderate wine consumption

                          New Spanish study using an innovative measure finds cardiovascular benefits of moderate wine…

                          Drink­ing a small or mod­er­ate amount of wine low­ers the risk of seri­ous…

                          Mediterranean diet can lower risk of Type 2 diabetes – even in non-Mediterranean population

                            Mediterranean diet can lower risk of Type 2 diabetes – even in non-Mediterranean population

                            The increas­ing glob­al preva­lence of type 2 dia­betes shows the crit­i­cal…

                            To drink or not to drink? Investigating alcohol’s impact on prostate cancer risk

                              To drink or not to drink? Investigating alcohol’s impact on prostate cancer risk

                              Prostate can­cer (PCa) is one of the most com­mon­ly diag­nosed can­cers in men…

                              J-curve – can also be found with moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and neurological disorders

                                J-curve – can also be found with moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and neurological…

                                Alco­hol use is asso­ci­at­ed with a wide spec­trum of neu­ro­log­i­cal dis­or­ders,…

                                Dr. Estruch reiterates the validity of the J-Curve

                                  Dr. Estruch reiterates the validity of the J-Curve

                                  Sci­en­tif­ic stud­ies val­i­date the exis­tence of the so-called ​“J‑Curve,” which…



                                  Scientific highlights from the OIV congress 2024 in Dijon (Commission IV: Health and Safety)
                                  Research opportunity – FIVIN announces the second edition of the “wine, nutrition and health” research grants

                                    Research opportunity – FIVIN announces the second edition of the “wine, nutrition and health”…

                                    The Foun­da­tion for Wine and Nutri­tion Research – FIVIN – announces the sec­ond…

                                    Different risk of gout depending on the alcoholic beverage consumed?

                                      Different risk of gout depending on the alcoholic beverage consumed?

                                      Gout, which devel­ops with increased urate con­cen­tra­tions, is the most com­mon form of…

                                      Does a threshold in the consumption of alcoholic beverages exist to minimise risk?

                                        Does a threshold in the consumption of alcoholic beverages exist to minimise risk?

                                        The cur­rent study used data from the UK Biobank to car­ry out a prospec­tive…

                                        Healthy lifestyle changes can delay risk of death and longevity
                                        Interview with Dr. Creina Stockley

                                          Interview with Dr. Creina Stockley

                                          Can we believe our own eyes? Lower risk of diabetes for moderate wine drinkers?
                                          Wine consumption in the context of a healthy lifestyle and cancer risk
                                          Wine/alcoholic beverages – General health aspects

                                            Wine/alcoholic beverages – General health aspects



                                            Drinking patterns

                                              Drinking patterns

                                              Moderate wine consumption – Drinking Guidelines

                                                Moderate wine consumption – Drinking Guidelines

                                                Wine in the context of a balanced diet and lifestyle

                                                  Wine in the context of a balanced diet and lifestyle

                                                  GBD study finds reduced heart disease risk with moderate drinking and confirms J-curve
                                                  Can red wine be part of the diet of hypertensive individuals?

                                                    Can red wine be part of the diet of hypertensive individuals?

                                                    Hyper­ten­sion is the lead­ing risk fac­tor for all-cause mor­tal­i­ty and…

                                                    Gel from whey protein can break down alcohol in the body
                                                    GBD study finds reduced heart disease risk with moderate drinking and confirms J-curve
                                                    Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle can be beneficial for non-Mediterranean populations
                                                    Another piece in the puzzle – Moderate wine consumption can decrease inflammation markers
                                                    Spanish female scientists leading the first research project on the relationship between moderate wine consumption and healthy aging
                                                    Effect of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular prevention
                                                    The 2.5 million Euro question: should wine be removed from the Mediterranean Diet?
                                                    Conclusion of the “Lifestyle, diet, wine, and health Congress” presented during the Barcelona Wine Week
                                                    Drinking and eating patterns may matter when it comes to alcoholic beverages
                                                    The Med Diet voted for the 7th year on a row among the best diets in the world
                                                    Potential protective effect of moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages against type 2 diabetes?

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