Decanter.com: White Wine Even Better for You Than Red, Research Finds - Researchers state that certain anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant compounds found especially in white wine may help prevent conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. - http://www.decanter.com/news/46756.html
Decanter.com: Wine Can 'Inhibit HIV' - French researcher claims that the antioxidants and flavonoids in wine offer a defense against the virus that causes AIDS. - http://www.decanter.com/news/47059.html
Decanter.com: Red Wine 'Suspends' Dangers of Smoking - Researchers in Greece report to the European Society of Cardiology that polyphenols from two glasses of red wine counteracted the negative effect on arterial function from one cigarette. - http://www.decanter.com/news/46012.html
WebMD: White Wine as Good for Heart as Red? - A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that grape pulp, high in polyphenols, was as effective in protecting against heart attacks in laboratory tests as grape skins. Which ingredients are responsible for these cardiop - http://www.webmd.com/content/article/126/116277.htm
UC Davis: Tumors in Mice Delayed by Red Wine Component, Study Shows - Catechin, a potent antioxidant found in red wine, delayed tumor formation when fed to mice that are predisposed to developing tumors, report researchers at the University of California, Davis. - http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=6178
Diabetes Health: Red Wine Wonder Compound May Also Improve Kidney Function - Research on rats conducted at Panjab University in India suggests that resveratrol, the compound found in red grape skins and red wine, may benefit kidney function through its antioxidant qualities. - http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read,2004,4564.html
Daily News Central: Heart-Healthy 'Polymeal' Diet Includes Wine, Chocolate - A study published in the British Medical Journal says that a daily diet of wine, chocolate and vegetables, among other things, could be the non-pharmaceutical alternative to the 'Polypill,' drastically reducing heart disease. - http://health.dailynewscentral.net/content/view/000217/31/
Foodconsumer.org: Red Wine Compound Reduces Alzheimer's Disease-Causing Peptides - Study reported in the Journal of Biological Chemistry shows how the red wine component resveratrol may help fight amyloid-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's, Parkinson's, and prion diseases. - http://www.foodconsumer.org/777/8/Red_wine_compound_reduces_Alzheimer_s_disease-causing_peptides.shtml
Chemical & Engineering News: Anticancer Agents Found in Aged Wine - Article describes findings at the Research Center for Molecular Chemistry at the University of Bordeaux, which show that derivatives of oak tannins found in wine are more potent than a commercial anticancer drug. However, no research on an actual protecti - http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/83/i44/8344sci2.html
Phystech Portal: Food Scientist Developing Wine-Based Disinfectant - Scientists at Oregon State University explore wine's antiseptic effects on E. coli and salmonella, and speculate on developing a wine-based anti-microbial spray. - http://www.fizteh.ru/fmbfeng/index/news/des_wine_eng.html?&xsl:onlynew=1
WebMD: Moderate Wine, Beer Drinking May Kill Ulcer Bug - Research shows that moderate consumption of wine or beer helps rid the body of bacteria which cause peptic ulcers. - http://my.webmd.com/content/article/57/66101.htm
Harvard Gazette: Wine Molecule Slows Aging Process - Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, has been found to extend the life span of yeast cells by 70 percent on average. Studies involving mice and later, humans, are planned. - http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2003/09.18/12-antiaging.html
Medical News Today: A Glass of Red Wine a Day May Keep Prostate Cancer Away - Press release by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center explains the findings of a study which shows a 50% reduction in the risk of prostate cancer among men who consumed four or more glasses of red wine a week. No effects were found with beer or hard - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=13870
HeartCenterOnline: Another Heart Benefit Found in Red Wine - An animal-based study published in the American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology suggests that red wine's resveratrol may prevent cardiac fibrosis by inhibiting collagen-producing fibroblasts. - http://www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/home/research-detail.cfm?reutersid=4932
News-Medical.Net: Wine May Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer - Scientists at The Queensland Institute of Medical Research have found that women who reported moderate alcohol consumption had a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Women who consumed more than one glass of red wine per day had the lowest risk. - http://www.news-medical.net/print_article.asp?id=1067
Cancer News: Red Wine Consumption Associated with Reduced Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - A clinical study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health found significant decreases of the occurrence of this cancer of the lymph tissue among men who drank one glass of red wine per day, and higher decreases among those who drank mor - http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/nhl_cancer_news.aspx?id=17573
The Guardian: Two Glasses of Wine a Week Still Safe for Pregnant Women - The UK Department of Health rejects claims that the only safe choice for pregnant women and those hoping to conceive is abstention from beverage alcohol. Article also explains the opposing view. - http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1303877,00.html
AIM-Digest: Red Wine May Keep Prostate Cancer Cells in Check - A Spanish study published in a British medical journal finds that polyphenols found in wine may keep prostate cancer cells from proliferating. - http://www.aim-digest.com/gateway/pages/cancer/articles/prostate_check.htm
AWARE - The American Wine Alliance for Research and Education provides information about recent research on moderate alcohol consumption. - http://www.olemiss.edu/orgs/AWARE/
MedicineNet.com: Cancer Prevention and Red Wine - Summarizes the current state of knowledge mainly about the effect of red wine polyphenols on cancer in humans. - http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23592
WebMD: Bottoms Up - Article summarizes some of the beneficial effects of moderate wine consumption on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. - http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1671.51501
Life Extension: Resveratrol - Article presents a summary of medical information, effects and health benefits of resveratrol, which is contained in wine, grapes and other plants. - http://www.lef.org/resveratrol/
ABC News in Science: Now Red Wine Can Help the Lungs - A UK study shows that resveratrol, an antioxidant found mainly in red wine, could help fight the effects of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. - http://abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s976895.htm
ScienceDaily: New Cholesterol Fighter Found in Red Wine - Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have identified another group of chemicals in red wine, saponins, that are linked to the ability to lower cholesterol. The study was reported at a meeting of the American Chemical Society. - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/09/030909070840.htm
ScienceDaily: Drinking Wine May Lower Risk Of Dementia - A study by the Institute of Preventive Medicine in Denmark, reported in the scientific journal Neurology, shows that flavonoids in wine may protect against Alzheimer's disease and stroke-caused mental deterioration. - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/11/021112080015.htm
Doctor's Guide: One Glass of Wine Per Day Improves Arterial Elasticity - Researchers report that modest alcohol intake resulted in increased elasticity in both small and large arteries. Wine was shown to be more beneficial than other forms of beverage alcohol. - http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256D270055E2E3
The Sacramento Bee: Wine Health Claims Allowed - New rules introduced by the US federal alcoholic beverage label regulator will allow producers to cite health benefits of moderate consumption, if the risks are disclosed as well. - http://www.sacbee.com/content/business/story/6213809p-7168466c.html
ScienceDaily: Red Wine's Health Benefits May be Due in Part to "Estrogen" in Grape Skin - Northwestern University Medical School researchers have found that resveratrol, a form of estrogen found in red grapes and wine, may be responsible for wine's anti-carcinogenic and anti-arteriosclerotic properties. - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971219062019.htm
ScienceDaily: Wine Drinking May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk - Study at the State University of New York showed that drinking at least one glass of wine per week may protect against the development of colo-rectal cancer, whereas beer or mixed drinks do not. - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/10/001018221332.htm
ScienceDaily: Wine Drinkers Have Healthier Lifestyles - Study reported in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition suggests that the benefits of wine drinking may not be only physiological, but that a preference for wine may be part of an overall healthier lifestyle. - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/07/020725081740.htm
Wine and Heart Health Summit - Biennial US-based event for physicians and connoisseurs, highlighting current research on wine and cardiovascular health. - http://www.winesummit.org/
Professional Friends of Wine: Wine and Health - Overview and explanation of recent findings of the health-related aspects of wine consumption, including headaches, sulfites, and cardiovascular effects. - http://www.winepros.org/wine101/wine-health.htm
About.com: Wine and Health - An overview of issues from the 'French Paradox' to wine's influence on ulcers, cancer, and heart disease. - http://wine.about.com/library/bl_health.htm
BBC News: Red Wine 'Can Stop Herpes' - US-based study finds that red wine could prevent the spread of herpes. - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/931850.stm
BBC News: Red Wine 'Protects From Colds' - Report on a study that moderate consumption of wine, especially red wine, helps fight off the common cold. - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1986514.stm
BBC News: Why Red Wine is Healthier - Article reporting on a study which explains some of the reasons why red wine appears to protect the heart. - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/1719675.stm
BBC News: Wine Prevents Repeat Heart Attack - Reports a study published in the journal Circulation that suggests sensible wine consumption among middle-aged men who have had a heart attack will reduce the risk of a second one. - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2232934.stm