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Drinking Wine Is Good For The "Heart" & Environment

Guests can make a positive contribution to their health and "Heart," the Hope Heart Institute that is, at Kirkland Uncorked a festival of art, style and taste July 17-19 in Marina Park. Kirkland, WA (Vocus) June 26, 2009 -- Guests can make a positive contribut...

Local Heart Doctors First in Nation to Announce Active Investigation of Red Wine (Resveratrol) Pills, Issue Consumer Precautions

FT. LEE, N.J., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Red wine (resveratrol) pills appear to be the rage these days and a local group of cardiologists wants to lead the way for patients and consumers to learn more about them. They may be among the first U.S. cardiologists to do so. (Photo: http://www.newsc...

Health Secrets of Red Wine Uncovered

But for maximum benefits, sip don't gulp, research shows THURSDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists already knew that drinking red wine in moderation is good for your health; now they are figuring out why. New research is uncovering the disease-prevention secrets of a polyphen...

Celebrities to Highlight at St. Jude's Inaugural Wine and Chocolate Gala

NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Honoree Tony Bennett and Honorary Chair Kristin Davis of acclaimed show Sex and The City will join St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Thursday, May 28th 2009, 8:00pm at Capitale to present their inaugural wine and chocolate gala, 'A Chocolat au Vin Affair'...

Pharoah's Wine Jar Yields Medicinal Secrets

Egyptians may have been using herb-spiked drink for healing 5,000 years ago MONDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) -- The old adage, "take a glass of wine for thy stomach's sake," may have been heeded more than 5,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, archaeologists report. Sophisticated analys...

Scientists Now Warn That White Wine Can Lead To Teeth Staining

New research by the New York University College of Dentistry has shown that white wine can stain teeth. (PRWEB) April 5, 2009 -- Scientists have discovered that drinking white, as well as red wine can lead to staining of the teeth. The research by the New York Unive...

Researchers Report Combined Molecules in Red Wine by Far Exceed the Biological Activity of Plain Resveratrol, Consistent With the Composition of Longevinex(R)

SAN DIMAS, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent CBS 60 Minutes TV program drew considerable attention to resveratrol (rez-vair-ah-trawl), a red wine molecule believed to largely be responsible for the French Paradox, the fact the French have far more people living beyond 100 years and exhibit...

Drinking wine lowers risk of Barrett's esophagus, precursor to nation's fastest growing cancer

March 2, 2009 (Oakland, Calif.) Drinking one glass of wine a day may lower the risk of Barrett's Esophagus by 56 percent, according to a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in the March issue of Gastroenterology . Barrett's Esophagus is a precursor to esophageal cancer, the n...

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Drinking Wine May Lower Risk of Barrett's Esophagus, Precursor to Nation's Fastest Growing Cancer, Esophageal Cancer

OAKLAND, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Drinking one glass of wine a day may lower the risk of Barrett's Esophagus by 56 percent, according to a new study by the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in the March issue of Gastroenterology . Barrett's Esophagus is a precursor to esophageal canc...

The Red Wine Pill

TORONTO, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was written by W. Gifford-Jones M.D., a medical journalist. How do the French differ from North Americans? They eat fat-rich, calorie-packed baked goodies which are not heart healthy. Yet they're less likely to die from cardiovascular disease ...

Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Renews Official Wine Sponsorship of Elton John AIDS Foundation(R)

Sterling Vineyards is the toast of Exclusive Oscar Night Celebrations in Hollywood NAPA, Calif., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines Company, a leading producer of premium wines, and a sponsor of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, will provide wines by Sterling Vineyards fo...

Protecting wine grapes from heat and drought

PARMA, IDDeficit irrigation is an agricultural technique used to achieve a variety of results depending on the crop. For white wine grapes, it balances the crop load by limiting the canopy size so there aren't too many leaves shading the grapes. For red wine grapes, deficit irrigation again limits...

The Days of Wine and Rodeo

NAPA, Calif., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple Cowboy is a new wine that will help raise money for breast cancer and launches at the 50th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas this month. Purple and pink may be an unlikely color combination, but in terms of the professional rodeo commun...

Despite Economy, Oregon Wine Benefit !Salud! Raises Over $735,000

Oregon wineries auction special Pinot Noirs to benefit healthcare services for seasonal vineyard workers and their families. In addition to supporting this cause for 17 years, producers preview outstanding 2007 vintage. Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 26, 2008 -- Patron...

Substance in Red Grapes and Wine Key to Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have figured out why a substance in red grapes and red wine lowers amyloid beta levels that accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Washington, DC (Vocus) November 16, 2008 -- Scientists at The F...

RMA of Michigan Hosts 1st Metro Detroit Area Hope Uncorked: Exclusive Wine Tasting Event To Benefit Fertile Hope

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Hope Uncorked, exclusive wine tasting events to benefit Fertile Hope: a gala hosted by RMA of Michigan will take place on November 1, 2008 from 7-11 pm at Wyndgate Country Club, Rochester Hills, Michigan. Hope Uncorked is Fertile Hope's signatu...

Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age

Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds THURSDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- A key compound in red wine known as resveratrol appears to protect against many of the health ravages associated with growing old, new animal research reveals. "It's very h...

Cardiologist Praises Latest Resveratrol/Red Wine Research

New Study Finds Low Dose Delivers Anti-Aging Heart, Skeletal Muscle and Brain Health Benefits at Genetic Level BOCA RATON, Fla., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- William S. Gruss, M.D., board-certified cardiologist and author of the best-selling book on resveratrol, A CARDIOLOGIST'S GUI...

Red Wine Compound Helps Heart, May Slow Aging

Resveratrol mimics effects of caloric restriction to extend life spans in mice THURSDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) -- Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, red wine, pomegranates and certain other foods, may protect the heart and slow the effects of aging, a new study suggests. Tes...

Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Modest consumption reduced abnormal blood tests 50%, but beer, liquor had opposite effect THURSDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- One glass of wine a day may not only be safe for the liver, but may actually reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new s...

Photos: Drink Wine and Live Longer - '1907' Madiran and Plaimont Wines of Southwest France Sponsor the Launch of The Red Wine Diet

NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Drink wine and live longer? For generations, red wine, and particularly the hearty Madiran, has been a prescription for life in the Gers region of southwestern France. The Red Wine Diet, newly released by Penguin Group USA, now offers an explanation as to why ...

China Kangtai Participates in 2007 China National Sugar and Wine Products Trade Fair

HARBIN, China, Oct. 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Kangtai Cactus Bio-tech, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CKGT) participated as an exhibitor in the 2007 National Sugar and Wine Products Trade Fair held in Harbin, China from October 11th through October 15th. The National Sugar and Wine...

Borgata Heart & Soul Foundation Presents Third Annual Women in Wine Event

THE NATION'S PREMIER CELEBRATION OF FEMALE WINEMAKERS AND FINE CUISINE IN SUPPORT OF TWO WOMEN'S CHARITIES Robin Leach to host the event and Sopranos star and winemaker Lorraine Bracco to showcase Bracco Wines Michael Schulson star of Style Network's "Pan...

Red wine and grape juice help defend against food-borne diseases, according to MU researchers

Red wine is known to have multiple health benefits. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia have found that red wine may also protect humans from common food-borne diseases. Researchers Azlin Mustapha, associate professor of food science in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natura...

Details of Oregon Wine Region's First Luxury Inn, Spa Revealed at Groundbreaking Ceremony

The Allison inn and spa will open in late spring 2009 NEWBERG, Ore., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- An 85-room country estate-style inn, timeless in design and rising from a gentle hill in northeast Newberg, Ore., will provide the most luxurious accommodations in the Willamette Valley's famed...

Low Doses of Red Wine Chemical May Fight Diabetes

Resveratrol has already been shown to offer heart benefits TUESDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Chinese researchers have outlined the molecular chain of activity that makes resveratrol, a chemical found in the skin of red grapes and in red wine, a promising candidate for treatment of di...

Red wine compound shown to prevent prostate cancer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have found that nutrients in red wine may help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. The study involved male mice that were fed a plant compound found in red wine called resveratrol, which has shown anti-oxi...

World War II Air Force Veteran Remembers 'Kisses' Sweeter Than Wine

SEBRING, Ohio, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- John Fraser, a WWII bombardier on a B-17 Flying Fortress, is still thankful for the Hershey kisses that he and his United States Air Force crews received while serving in England during the "Battle of the Bulge." In a recent letter to the Hershey Compa...

Heavy Metals Can Taint Wine

Could be a possible health hazard, British researchers say THURSDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- The cardiac benefits of wine have been touted for years, but heavy metal contamination found in some European red and white wines could turn a health benefit into a hazard, British research...

A Glass of Wine can Keep Tooth Decay and a Sore Throat at Bay

A new study has revealed that a regular glass of wine, both red and white can help put off tooth decay, gum disease and heal sore throats . According to Italian scientists, who used bottles of supermarket Valpolicella and Pinot Nero wine, the drink has ingredients that can kill bacteria. ...

EU Aims to Shake Up Wine Industry With Root-and-branch Reform

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed uprooting excess vineyards and launching an overseas marketing blitz under a new wine industry strategy aimed at soaking up glut and countering New World producers. Farm Commissioner Mariann Fischer-Boel warned that the European Union's annual ...

Go for Russia, Not China, Wine Experts Say

With domestic consumption of wine halved in France since the 1950s, the world's number one wine producer has turned to emerging market exports as its saviour. But while the Chinese and Indians have been feted at this year's Vinexpo wine trade show, the worlds largest, there are those attending the...

World Wine Sales Brisk, but French Producers Hungover

If visitor numbers to trade shows are an indicator of an industry's health, then the turnout for this year's Vinexpo, the world's biggest wine and spirits fair, confirms the sector is doing nicely, if not booming. Organisers estimate more than 50,000 people attended this year's show, a two...

Europe Mulls Turning Its Excess Wine into Bioethanol

Europe is contemplating turning its excess wine produce into bioethanol. The European Commission is putting final touches to the plan. Commission officials have, however, made it clear that this will be the last time the EU will subsidize such a move. Michael Mann, commiss...

Indian Wine Major Indage Celebrates 25th Anniversary

New Delhi, Wine lovers in the national capital had a great time as Chateau Indage, a wine producing company, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a wine festival. Around 400 people Saturday savoured different varieties of wines like Chantilli, Ivy and Marquise de Pompadour and participated...

India is Uncorking Its Wine Market: Expert

Making its debut at the Spanish Wine Fair (Fenavin) here, India has said it would welcome imports of Spanish wines and collaborations in production if a strong element of "price sensitivity" was introduced. "However, price sensitivity does not necessarily mean selling the cheapest wine," S...

Bathing in Wine Terri Hatcher Style

Desperate Housewives actress -Terri Hatcher, has a unique way of using the wine she doesnt drink - she bathes with it. The actress is following the advice of her Pharmacist friend, who suggested this unique idea of mixing the unused and sour wine in a bathwater. It is well is a known fact th...

Red Wine Lessens the Risk of Prostate Cancer

Researchers have found that men who drink an average of four to seven glasses of red wine per week are only 52% as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as those who do not drink red wine, reports the June 2007 issue of Harvard Mens Health Watch. In addition, red wine appears particularly pr...

Red Wine Good for Nothing, Say Indian Doctors

Dismissing the widely held theory that red wine is good for health, leading Indian doctors Tuesday said// that no one in the world has proved the positive side of either the red wine or any category of alcohol. Scores of leading doctors assembled in the national capital to participate in a na...

Reasonable Quantities Of Wine May Increase Longevity

Wine if consumed in moderate quantities is expected to aid in longevity of life. This was divulged by the Netherlands study called as the Zutphen Study.// According to this study, a minimal intake of wine is said to lower cardiovascular deaths and increase the life span in middle aged men when ...