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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.
Drinking Patterns
23 March 2026
Does moderate wine drinking and eating a Mediterranean diet slow down ageing?
The current study found that moderate wine consumption within a traditional Mediterranean Diet is associated with slower blood-based biological ageing (BA) in men of a well-characterised study group in Southern Italy.
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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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