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You will find featured scientific studies of our monthly newsletter. These articles have been drafted by the Wine Information Council Scientific Coordinator and reviewed by the expert Scientists when needed.
Wine & Society
28 January 2026
Effects of “trendy” weight loss drugs on the consumption of alcoholic beverages
The current systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of GLP-1 RA medications on the consumption of alcoholic beverages, liver-related outcomes, and mortality. Most of the research so far is in individuals with obesity or diabetes, no
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Cancer
28 January 2026
Drinking pattern matters with regards to cancer risk
Alcoholic beverages are widely consumed worldwide and are linked to various health issues, including different types of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies alcohol as a carcinogen and ...
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Drinking Patterns
26 November 2025
The day after binge drinking – neuro-cognitive disruptions during hangover
Binge drinking (drinking a large amount of an alcoholic beverage in a short period) is a pattern more often noticed among young adults, which can immediately affect the brain’s ability to focus and remember. A study investigated the impact of binge
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Cardiovascular System
28 October 2025
Moderate wine drinkers with lower risk of ischemic stroke
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,
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Cardiovascular System
28 October 2025
Moderate wine consumption: beneficial effects on blood clotting markers in coronary heart disease
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.
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