What Makes the Mediterranean Diet Healthy? New Research Spotlights Polyphenols
A Spanish study links phenolic metabolites, produced as the body digests wine and healthy foods, to improved heart health
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Moderate Drinkers Live as Long as Abstainers, Though Wine’s Health Benefits Remain Under Debate
After adjusting decades of alcohol research for methodological biases, scientists say moderate consumption does no harm—but doesn’t …
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 7: Wine & Wellness
Chef Marcus Samuelsson and somm-restaurateur Bobby Stuckey share how they keep wine appreciation in balance with a healthy …
Study Links Coffee and Tea to Longer Life
Researchers find that drinking 2 to 4 cups of tea as well as up to 2 cups of coffee per day offers the greatest benefits
Top 10 Wine News and Opinion Articles of 2022
Our most-read stories reflect a changing wine world as it reckons with an evolving market, as well as recurring challenges such as …
Wine and Tea Polyphenols Can Reduce Cognitive Decline
Study finds that eating leafy greens or drinking tea and wine, which all contain flavonols, improves overall brain health and may …
Study Finds Heavy or Binge Drinking by Younger Adults a Key Factor in Alcohol-Related Deaths
Looking at Americans 20 to 64 years old, researchers link alcohol to one in five deaths, mostly attributable to binge drinking, …
Global Study Links Moderate Wine Drinking to Reduced Risk of Stroke
Researchers analyzing health data from 32 nations found evidence that wine—but not other alcoholic drinks—could reduce incidence of …
Your Coffee Habit Could be Fueling a Healthier Heart and Longer Life
New study finds that drinking 2 to 3 cups a day, including decaf, is linked to cardiovascular benefits
What’s in a Label?
Future regulations may require wine labels to list ingredients and nutritional information, a move welcomed by some winemakers and …
Older Drinkers Most Likely to Reap Alcohol’s Protective Health Benefits
Analyzing data from around the world, researchers found young drinkers are prone to risky behavior, while older drinkers enjoy …
New Study Links Wine to Better Cognitive Function in Elderly
A Japanese study finds that people over age 75 may benefit from a regular glass of wine
Is Wine the Heart-Healthiest Alcoholic Beverage?
Greek researchers found that moderate consumption of red wine may decrease oxidative stress, one of the biggest risk factors in …
Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Reduced Tumor Risk
Researchers found that moderate wine drinkers were as much as 40 percent less likely to develop pituitary adenoma
You Must Remember This: Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia
Researchers find evidence of neuroprotective benefits in a daily glass of wine and a few cups of tea