Which foods are beneficial for a healthy gut microbiome?

A diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and legumes, contains some red wine and poultry, and is low in red meat may keep the gut microbiota healthy.

Red wine in moderation may protect gut health

An observational study finds that people who drink red wine regularly but in moderation have healthier, more diverse gut microbiotas than those who don’t.

Nasal delivery of grape compound shows promising results in lung cancer

Administering the natural red wine anticancer compound resveratrol through the nose could protect against lung cancer, a new mouse study finds.

Skip the guilt: Red wine could protect your oral health

If you’re scared that your nightly glass of red wine will eventually cause your teeth to rot, that’s a worry that you can dispel right now. A new study from Spain suggests that red wine compounds may actually do your oral health a world of good.

Can the antioxidant resveratrol reduce artery stiffness in diabetics?

Resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine, peanuts, berries and the skin of red grapes, may reduce artery stiffness in some people with Type 2 diabetes, according to an abstract presented at…

Another reason for wine lovers to toast resveratrol

Resveratrol found in red wine could help counteract the negative impact of high fat/high sugar diets.Red wine lovers have a new reason to celebrate.

Red wine ‘benefits people with type 2 diabetes’

People with type 2 diabetes mellitus who began drinking one glass of red wine a day with a healthy diet have lower cardiometabolic risk than those drinking water or white wine.

Two compounds target the gut to lower blood sugar — in obese or diabetic rats

Researchers at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute have discovered metformin (the most widely prescribed type 2 diabetic medication) and resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, trigger…

Red wine compound activates stress response to promote health benefits

Resveratrol – a compound found in red wine – activates a stress response gene to promote an array of health benefits, such as longevity and reduced risk of cancer, a study finds.

Black tea, citrus consumption ‘could lower ovarian cancer risk’

Consuming foods with flavonoids – including black tea, red wine, apples and citrus fruits – has been linked to a lower risk of ovarian cancer in a new study.

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