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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.

Stroke is considered the second leading cause of death and the most common cause of disability worldwide. A large number of epidemiologic studies have investigated the relationship between drinking patterns of alcoholic beverages and ischemic stroke,

A Greek intervention study investigated the question whether moderate wine consumption with meals can offer blood clotting benefits in patients with existing coronary artery disease.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has revised its guidelines on hypertension. Hypertension affects approximately one in every three adults worldwide. It is a risk factor for several health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure,

In this review, the important role of the gut microbiota in unlocking the bioavailability and health effects of dietary polyphenols is explored. It examines the dose-related activity of polyphenols, their biotransformation through the microbiota,

New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet may help offset a person’s genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.

In a commentary, Edward Giovannucci (Department of Nutrition and Epidemiology, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health) argued that consuming high levels of alcoholic beverages are recognised as harmful, the effects of low-to-moderate drinking (up to

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 found in wine on bone meta