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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 the influ­ence of wine con­sump­tion on bone min­er­al den­si­ty (BMD). Pre­vi­ous stud­ies have shown poten­tial ben­e­fi­cial effects of phe­no­lic com­pounds…

    • 2025-09-03
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    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…

      • 2025-04-24
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      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…

        • 2025-03-18
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        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…

          • 2025-02-27
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          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…

            • 2025-02-27
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            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…

              • 2025-02-27
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              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…

                • 2025-02-03
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                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…

                  • 2025-02-03
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                  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…

                    • 2024-11-28
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                    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…

                      • 2024-11-28
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                      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,…

                        • 2024-11-28
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                        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…

                          • 2024-10-30
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                          Scientific highlights from the OIV congress 2024 in Dijon (Commission IV: Health and Safety)

                            Scientific highlights from the OIV congress 2024 in Dijon (Commission IV: Health and Safety)

                            • 2024-10-29
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                            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…

                              • 2024-10-03
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                              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…

                                • 2024-09-26
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                                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…

                                  • 2024-09-24
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                                  Healthy lifestyle changes can delay risk of death and longevity

                                    Healthy lifestyle changes can delay risk of death and longevity

                                    • 2024-09-06
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                                    Interview with Dr. Creina Stockley

                                      Interview with Dr. Creina Stockley

                                      • 2024-09-06
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                                      Can we believe our own eyes? Lower risk of diabetes for moderate wine drinkers?

                                        Can we believe our own eyes? Lower risk of diabetes for moderate wine drinkers?

                                        • 2024-09-06
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                                        Wine consumption in the context of a healthy lifestyle and cancer risk

                                          Wine consumption in the context of a healthy lifestyle and cancer risk

                                          • 2024-09-06
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                                          Wine/alcoholic beverages – General health aspects

                                            Wine/alcoholic beverages – General health aspects

                                            • 2024-09-06
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                                            Drinking patterns

                                              Drinking patterns

                                              • 2024-09-06
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                                              Moderate wine consumption – Drinking Guidelines

                                                Moderate wine consumption – Drinking Guidelines

                                                • 2024-09-06
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                                                Wine in the context of a balanced diet and lifestyle

                                                  Wine in the context of a balanced diet and lifestyle

                                                  • 2024-09-06
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                                                  GBD study finds reduced heart disease risk with moderate drinking and confirms J-curve

                                                    GBD study finds reduced heart disease risk with moderate drinking and confirms J-curve

                                                    • 2024-09-06
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                                                    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…

                                                      • 2024-06-26
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                                                      Gel from whey protein can break down alcohol in the body

                                                      Gel from whey protein can break down alcohol in the body

                                                      • 2024-05-29
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                                                      GBD study finds reduced heart disease risk with moderate drinking and confirms J-curve

                                                      GBD study finds reduced heart disease risk with moderate drinking and confirms J-curve

                                                      • 2024-05-29
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                                                      Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle can be beneficial for non-Mediterranean populations

                                                      Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle can be beneficial for non-Mediterranean populations

                                                      • 2024-05-29
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                                                      Another piece in the puzzle – Moderate wine consumption can decrease inflammation markers

                                                      Another piece in the puzzle – Moderate wine consumption can decrease inflammation markers

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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                                                      Spanish female scientists leading the first research project on the relationship between moderate wine consumption and healthy aging

                                                      Spanish female scientists leading the first research project on the relationship between moderate…

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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                                                      Effect of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular prevention

                                                      Effect of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular prevention

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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                                                      The 2.5 million Euro question: should wine be removed from the Mediterranean Diet?

                                                      The 2.5 million Euro question: should wine be removed from the Mediterranean Diet?

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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                                                      Conclusion of the “Lifestyle, diet, wine, and health Congress” presented during the Barcelona Wine Week

                                                      Conclusion of the “Lifestyle, diet, wine, and health Congress” presented during the Barcelona Wine…

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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                                                      Drinking and eating patterns may matter when it comes to alcoholic beverages

                                                      Drinking and eating patterns may matter when it comes to alcoholic beverages

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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                                                      The Med Diet voted for the 7th year on a row among the best diets in the world

                                                      The Med Diet voted for the 7th year on a row among the best diets in the world

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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                                                      Potential protective effect of moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages against type 2 diabetes?

                                                      Potential protective effect of moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages against type 2 diabetes?

                                                      • 2024-05-02
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