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Pricier Red Wines May Cause More Headaches
Red Wine Headache?
Blame the Sun
NEW STUDY

Red Wine Headache? Blame the Sun

A study suggests antioxidants in reds make it harder for the body to process alcohol

(Newser) - Haunted by red wine headaches? Then this new study is for you. Researchers from the University of California say that headaches caused by even a small glass of red wine may be linked to a compound called quercetin that's found in red grape skins, the BBC reports. Quercetin is...

Alcohol's 'Health Halo' Is Finally Fading


Alcohol's
'Health Halo'
Is Losing
Its Luster
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Alcohol's 'Health Halo' Is Losing Its Luster

Slate digs into the shifting sentiment, offers context for those who imbibe

(Newser) - Those who drink alcohol might well be "feeling a fair bit of whiplash" these days, writes Tim Requarth at Slate . Starting in the 1990s, the consensus of health studies suggested that moderate drinking—a glass of red wine at dinner, say—was good for you. But now the consensus...

Taco Bell's Newest Menu Item Is Simply Intoxicating

Chain's Canadian outpost to offer 'Jalapeno Noir' red wine for $20 a bottle

(Newser) - Starting five years ago, Taco Bell crossed over into boozy beverages, offering liquor-spiked Mountain Dews and punches , margaritas, and even its first branded lager , which seem to make sense with such fare. Now the fast-food chain has an alcohol addition that's slightly more upscale (and "democratizing," per...

Huge Amount of Red Wine Spills Into River

Up to 97K gallons leaks from a Sonoma County winery in California

(Newser) - The Russian River meanders through wine country in northern California, and this week it's particularly well-suited to the task. Up to 97,000 gallons of red wine spilled into the river from a winery in Sonoma County, reports CNN . Cabernet sauvignon, to be exact, and enough to fill 500,...

Mars Travelers: Don't Forget the Red Wine
Mars Travelers: Don't
Forget the Red Wine
new study

Mars Travelers: Don't Forget the Red Wine

Or at least the resveratrol supplements, which will help preserve muscles, says a new study

(Newser) - A new study suggests that future travelers to Mars may want to consider packing a few boxes of red wine. Or, more practically, supplements of a compound found in red wine that can help keep muscles from withering away, per a release at Eureka Alert . Harvard researchers make the assertion...

Red- and White-Wine Drinkers Are Very Different
Red- and White-Wine
Drinkers Are Very Different
survey

Red- and White-Wine Drinkers Are Very Different

A poll of 2K adult Americans tells you the details

(Newser) - Clearly white-wine drinkers prefer punk music and red-wine lean toward jazz—didn't you know? As part of National Wine Day, a poll is out revealing the self-proclaimed personality traits and wine preferences of 2,000 Americans over the age of 21, per the New York Post . Conducted by One...

Different Alcohols Really Are Tied to Different Emotions
How to Set the Right
Mood With Alcohol
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How to Set the Right Mood With Alcohol

Red wine for relaxation, spirits for confidence: survey

(Newser) - The desired mood of your Thanksgiving meal should determine what type of alcohol you serve: red wine for a sleepy, relaxed atmosphere or spirits for a sexy, confident air. That's the conclusion of a new survey analyzing how different types of alcohol make people feel. The reasons behind the...

Merlot May Have Finally Stomped Its Bad Rap

Sales of the medium-bodied red wines are on the rise

(Newser) - Hearing a lot of buzz about merlot? It's not just because October is International Merlot Month. Sales of the "luxury" medium-bodied red wines made from merlot grapes have increased 5% over the past year, while sales of merlots of $100 or more are up 8% in restaurants, reports...

Trader Joe's Wine Is Less Than $3 a Bottle for a Reason

Lower quality grapes and mass production help

(Newser) - When Charles Shaw wines first debuted at Trader Joe's in 2002, they lived up to the name "Two Buck Chuck," costing just $1.99 a bottle. And yes, plenty of critics call the wine undrinkable and worse, even accusing parent company Bronco Wine of not removing such...

Startup Bucks Tradition With Neon-Blue Wine

Regulators are not pleased with Gik

(Newser) - To respect the rules of the game or break them? Sometimes, that is the question. And a startup in Spain has just learned that at least in the world of wine, rule-breaking is rather frowned upon. Last year, Gïk challenged Spain's wine establishment by rolling out a neon-blue...

$6 Grocery Wine Among the Best in the World

Malbec sold in UK subsidiary of Walmart is tops in under-$21 category

(Newser) - Have $6 laying around? You can taste some of the best wine in the world, according to "the world's largest and most influential wine competition," per the Independent . La Moneda Reserva Malbec, a Chilean wine selling for $6.29 at Asda , a British subsidiary of Walmart, received...

How Citrus and Red Wine Could Improve Your Sex Life
How Citrus and Red Wine Could Improve Your Sex Life
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How Citrus and Red Wine Could Improve Your Sex Life

Flavonoid-rich foods come with a lower risk of erectile dysfunction

(Newser) - Up to half of all middle-aged and older men are affected by erectile dysfunction, and the answer may not be a little blue pill. Men who eat foods rich in flavonoids are less likely to suffer from the condition, and that risk is even lower if they also exercise regularly....

Your Wine May Have More Alcohol Than You Think
Your Wine May Have More
Alcohol Than You Think
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Your Wine May Have More Alcohol Than You Think

Nearly 60% of wines tested have, on average, 0.42% more alcohol than labeled

(Newser) - If you've ever woken up surprised by how badly you feel after a couple of glasses of wine you so innocently sipped the night before, scientists may have at least a partial explanation. Reporting in the Journal of Wine Economics , University of California researchers say that among the nearly...

More Proof That Glass of Red Wine Is Good for You
More Proof That Glass of
Red Wine Is Good for You
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More Proof That Glass of Red Wine Is Good for You

Study finds real benefits among Type 2 diabetes patients

(Newser) - A glass of red wine a day might indeed keep the doctor away—at least that could be the case for those suffering from Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study . It suggests red wine in moderation helps patients manage cholesterol and improves cardiac health. Researchers set out to...

There's Arsenic in Your Red Wine

But levels aren't dangerous if considered alone

(Newser) - Red wine may help fight cancer , but it may also help bring about the disease if you don't watch your intake and diet. Scientists tested 65 US wines and found all but one contained arsenic in levels that exceed the 10 parts per billion permitted in drinking water, according...

How Red Wine Helps Fight Cancer
How Red Wine
Helps Fight Cancer
STUDY SAYS

How Red Wine Helps Fight Cancer

Chemical resveratrol fights adverse effects of other booze, says study

(Newser) - Overindulgence of alcohol in general may raise your risk of cancer, but a University of Colorado team explains how red wine in particular could fend that cancer off. A study published in Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology says that although alcohol has been linked as a risk factor for...

Red Wine Health Benefits 'a Myth'
Sipping Red Wine for
Your 'Health'? It's a Myth
STUDY SAYS

Sipping Red Wine for Your 'Health'? It's a Myth

Resveratrol's benefits overhyped, researchers say

(Newser) - Researchers still don't know why the red wine-loving French have such low rates of heart disease despite their fatty diet—but they're now pretty sure it doesn't have much to do with an ingredient in the wine. Researchers tracked around 800 Italian villagers over nine years and...

White Wine Drinkers Pour With a Heavier Hand
White Wine Drinkers Pour
With a Heavier Hand
new study

White Wine Drinkers Pour With a Heavier Hand

Study found participants poured 9.2% more white than red

(Newser) - If your wine of choice is Sauvignon Blanc rather than Cabernet Sauvignon, watch out: A new study shows you're likely to serve yourself more generously. Iowa State University and Cornell researchers had study participants pour a "normal" glass of wine into a clear glass. (Normal, by the way,...

New Fountain of Youth: Red Wine Pills

GlaxoSmithKline developing drugs based on resveratrol

(Newser) - You've no doubt heard that drinking red wine is good for your health. But scientists and Big Pharma alike are getting excited about putting the health-boosting essence of red wine in pill form. GlaxoSmithKline is working on a slew of new pills that do just that, the Daily Mail...

Scientists Zero In on Red Wine's Health Secrets
Scientists Zero In on 
Red Wine's Health Secrets
study says

Scientists Zero In on Red Wine's Health Secrets

Resveratrol boosts cell power, says study

(Newser) - Scientists have unlocked the mystery of a special ingredient in red wine that could increase lifespan and promote health in humans. The organic compound resveratrol aids the body by jump-starting the activity of mitochondria—the power suppliers of cells, reports the Daily Mail . Resveratrol, which occurs naturally in red wine,...

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