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Swiss researchers have developed a gel from whey proteins that can break down alcohol quickly into acetic acid before it enters the bloodstream and without its intoxicating and harmful effects.

A new study re-evaluated the association between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and ischemic heart disease (Nature Communications on 14 May 2024).

Scientific evidence during the last decades has shown that adhering to a healthy lifestyle is related to a lower premature mortality and a longer life expectancy. The Mediterranean lifestyle index was developed to assess the adherence to a...

Prediabetes and lifestyle factors have been associated with the risks of multiple adverse health outcomes, however, the effect of a healthy lifestyle on prediabetes related complications remains unknown.

Some studies suggest that moderate wine consumption may have positive effects on cardiovascular health. Particularly red wine contains a variety of bioactive compounds, which have shown anti-inflammatory effects in experimental models.

The project aims to contribute to improving the quality of life of the elderly population, and it is part of the grant call launched by FIVIN in collaboration with the Interprofessional Wine Organisation of Spain.

The Mediterranean diet is the best evidence-based model for cardiovascular prevention. A large, strong, plausible, and consistent body of prospective evidence and trials is currently available to support the benefits of the Med Diet on...

The current study aimed to evaluate the association between a healthy lifestyle - based on six modifiable lifestyle factors - and the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD*) among individuals with Type 2 diabetes (T2D).