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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

The adverse effects of excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages are well established. However, the relationship between light to moderate consumption (≤ 30 g/day) and the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is inconsistent.

Evidence on the differential relationship between type of alcoholic beverage consumed and mortality remains inconclusive. A paper in the journal, Public Health, evaluated the association between consumption of various alcoholic beverages and...

The new data from the latest European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) - where adolescent risky behaviours are monitored - were released on May 21, 2025, The study, carried out in collaboration with the European Union Drugs