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A study published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis finds that senior citizens who drink
beverage alcohol are less likely to develop heart disease than teetotalers.
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,2378,00.html
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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/
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Wine Spectator: Study Finds Red Wine Destroys Bacteria That Cause Lung Infections, Heart Disease
United States researchers have found that red wine, and resveratrol, a compound found in red wine,
kills a strain of bacteria responsible for lung infections and heart disease.
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,2312,00.html
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Chemie.DE News: Possible Antitumor Substances in Red Wine are Formed During Ageing in Oak Barrels
A polyphenol formed when flavonoids found in red wine combine with tannins from the oak wood in
barrels has strong inhibitory effects on tumors, French scientists find.
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/32631/
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HealthDay: Red Wine May Protect Against Breast Cancer
An animal-based study published in the journal Cancer Research says that a natural chemical found
in grape skins and seeds may have a preventative effect on breast cancer, by reducing estrogen
formation.
http://www.healthday.com/view.cfm?id=516350
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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
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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/newsdefault.asp?NewsStoryId=1218
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Wine Spectator: Red-Wine Compound May Hold Secret to Fountain of Youth, Harvard Researchers Believe
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.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,2173,00.html
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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
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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
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Reuters UK: Light Drinking Cuts Diabetes Risk
Researchers at the Royal Free and University College Medical Schools in London, and Harvard
University find that, based on data from over 100,000 women aged 25 to 42, light drinking appears
to reduce the risk for developing adult onset diabetes.
http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=313254
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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
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Wine Spectator: Red-Wine Compound Shows Potential for Fighting Skin Cancer
A recent lab experiment, published in 'Cancer Letters', has found that found that resveratrol, a
polyphenol found in grapes, red wine and peanuts, was able to destroy skin cancer cells.
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,2056,00.html
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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
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The Globe and Mail: A Drink a Day Keeps the Bats From Your Belfry
A US medical study of people aged 65 and over, published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association, finds that light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower risks of
developing dementia.
http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20030318.wbooz318/BNStory/Front
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AIM
Alcohol In Moderation is an organization that communicates a sensible drinking message. Information
from scientific researchers, the beverage alcohol industry and associations, on research, health
issues and legislation.
http://www.aim-digest.com/
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AWARE
The American Wine Alliance for Research and Education provides information about recent research on
moderate alcohol consumption.
http://www.alcohol-aware.com/
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AWARE: 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.alcohol-aware.com/pages/arch/men/red_prost.htm
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CNN.com: Light Drinking May Cut Stroke Risk
Studies have indicated that drinking alcohol in moderation can cut heart attack risks, and new
research supports the theory that the same holds true for preventing strokes.
http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/conditions/02/04/alcohol.stroke/
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Wine Spectator: Wine, Beer Wipe Out Ulcer-Causing Bacteria
Research shows that moderate consumption of wine or beer helps rid the body of bacteria which is
suspected of causing peptic ulcers.
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1945,00.html
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Wine Spectator: Frequent Drinking Lowers Chance of Heart Attack
A study which appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that people who drink alcoholic
beverages more often have a reduced chance of developing heart disease.
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1939,00.html
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Wine Spectator: Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Be Better for Women's Hearts Than for Men's, Canadian Study Finds
Statistics Canada data indicates a beneficial effect on heart disease in Canadian women who report
moderate alcohol consumption.
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1927,00.html
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Wine Spectator: Drinking Has Little Effect on Risk of Lung Cancer
Reports on an epidemiological study by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine,
which showed no difference in risks, based on alcohol consumption.
http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1936,00.html
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Wine Spectator: Drink to Your Health and Pour Some on the Counter, Too
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.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1881,00.html
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International Herald Tribune: It's (Almost) Official: Drink Up and Be Healthy
New York Times article summarizes some of the research over the last 30 years which points to the
mainly beneficial effects of moderate alcohol consumption.
http://www.iht.com/articles/81826.html
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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 anticarcinogenic and
anti-arteriosclerotic properties.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971219062019.htm
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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
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ScienceDaily: Alcohol Linked to Decreased Hypertension Risk in Young Women
Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in the US find
that moderate alcohol consumption in women was beneficial to blood pressure and at high levels it
was harmful.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/03/020311075550.htm
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ScienceDaily: Drinking Wine, Particularly White Wine, May Help Keep Lungs Healthy
A University at Buffalo study has shown that drinking wine -- especially white -- recently and over
a lifetime, was associated with better lung function.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/05/020521072618.htm
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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
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decanter.com: Wine Can 'Inhibit HIV'
French researcher claims that the antioxidants and flavonoids in wine offer a defence against the
virus that causes AIDS.
http://www.decanter.com/news/newsdefault.asp?newsstoryid=186
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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/newsdefault.asp?newsstoryid=444
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Reuters: Red Wine Component to Be Studied Against Cancer
Scientists in England and the US plan to study a possible new cancer prevention drug based on
resveratrol, found in red wine.
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=search&StoryID=1681915
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Reuters: Wine Drinkers Less at Risk from Cirrhosis
Study by the Alcohol Research Center in Copenhagen shows that wine is less likely than beer or
spirits to lead to cirrhosis of the liver.
http://reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=sciencenews&StoryID=1622123
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AScribe Newswire: Tumors in Mice Delayed by Red Wine Component
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://library.northernlight.com/FF20021002930000039.html?cb=0&dx=1006&sc=0
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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/
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Wine and Heart Disease
Report presented by the University of California, Davis, on the influence of phenolics on coronary
heart disease.
http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/cuttingedge/research/winehealth.htm
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Professional Friends of Wine: Wine and Health
A brief look at wine consumption and its influences on aspects of health.
http://www.winepros.org/wine101/wine-health.htm
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North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture: Wine and Health
Summary of findings on the relationship between moderate wine consumption and health.
http://www.ncwine.org/wineheal.htm
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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
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Medical News Central: Researchers Find Wine-Heart Link
Reports that polyphenols, which inhibit peptide endothelin-1, are likely to prevent heart disease.
http://gareth.membrane.com/news/medicalnews/mednews121901.html
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BBC News: A Daily Dose of Wine Could Improve the Brain
Reports on an Italian study which finds that resveratrol, found in wine, helps to regenerate neural
cells.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/250089.stm
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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
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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
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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
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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 second one.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2232934.stm
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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
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Researchers Link Red Wine To 'Good Cholesterol'
Study reported by the Center for the Advancement of Health.
http://www.cfah.org/hbns/newsrelease/cholesterol8-20-02.cfm
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CNN: Study Links Moderate Wine Drinking, Lower Stroke Risk
A 16-year study of 13,000 people in Denmark finds that a weekly intake of wine significantly
reduces the risk of stroke.
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9812/03/wine.stroke/
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CNN: Wine Industry Trumpets Anti-Bacteria Research
West Virginia University researcher suggests that one to two glasses of wine with meals may help
wipe out bacterial food contamination.
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9605/07/wine.digestion/
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