Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul

LA Times  

To the editor: With all due respect to Eli Federman, I take issue with his op-ed article on rethinking the role of wine in religious ceremonies because of alcohol’s serious health consequences. I love joyous prayer time raising that glass — it warms my soul and my body, and yes, there is something spiritual about it. To the editor: Had Federman written 20 years ago, he would have been touting science’s support of moderate red-wine drinking and explaining how religions such as Judaism and Catholicism made use of fermented grape juice in their ceremonies. Over the years, the scientific study of food and drink has yielded wildly different — often conflicting — evidence leading to similarly conflicting conclusions.

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White wine linked to higher cancer risk in women. Is red wine alcohol safe, ‘healthier’ option?
6 days, 11 hours ago

White wine linked to higher cancer risk in women. Is red wine alcohol safe, ‘healthier’ option?

Hindustan Times  

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrients has shattered the popular belief that red wine is a healthier alcoholic option. After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine — and no type of wine was shown to be “safe” when it comes to cancer prevention. “We found no strong …

No, Red Wine Is Not Better: New Study Links It To Cancer Risk
6 days, 12 hours ago

No, Red Wine Is Not Better: New Study Links It To Cancer Risk

ABP News  

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrients has shattered the popular belief that red wine is a healthier alcoholic option. After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine — and no type of wine was shown to be “safe” when it comes to cancer prevention. “We found no strong …

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption
2 months, 1 week ago

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption

The Hindu  

In early January, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who released the new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, called for cancer risk warnings on alcohol-containing beverages. The health risks associated with alcohol consumption are well-known; with the advisory stating that alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity. The …

Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story
2 months, 1 week ago

Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story

Hindustan Times  

For many people, the new year brings both a banging hangover and a solemn resolution never to get drunk again. Dr Murthy’s statistics suggest that women who drink occasionally have about a 16.5% lifetime risk of several common cancers, whereas those who have one drink a day—America’s recommended maximum—have about a 19% chance. In 2023 Canada published guidelines recommending two …

Opinion: After the surgeon general’s warning on alcohol, people of faith should rethink sacramental wine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: After the surgeon general’s warning on alcohol, people of faith should rethink sacramental wine

LA Times  

I grew up seeing wine as a symbol of joy, holiness and a tool for elevating the mundane. Jewish law even explicitly allows grape juice to be used in place of wine for rituals such as Kiddush and the four cups at the Passover seder. Many Protestant churches offer grape juice instead of wine, addressing health risks and accommodating people …

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link

CNN  

CNN — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States – greater than …

Is a daily glass of red wine good for our health, or should we avoid alcohol entirely?
3 months ago

Is a daily glass of red wine good for our health, or should we avoid alcohol entirely?

ABC  

For many of us, the idea that a glass of wine a day could be good for your health is appealing. "They say things like 'You hear a study that it's good for your heart' or 'You hear a study that one or two drinks is OK,'" says Samantha Batchelor, who conducted a study on women's attitudes to drinking as …

Wine may be good for the heart, new study says, but experts aren’t convinced
3 months, 1 week ago

Wine may be good for the heart, new study says, but experts aren’t convinced

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. “While the study suggests that low to moderate wine consumption may lower CVD risk, it is not an all clear to crack open a bottle of red wine,” said Tracy Parker, senior dietitian at the British Heart Foundation, who was not involved in the study. “Drinking too much alcohol increases the …

One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist
6 months, 4 weeks ago

One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist

Daily Mail  

The links between moderate alcohol consumption and an early death are 'exaggerated', according to a world-renowned data scientist. Statistically, the risk of drinking one beer or wine per day on your life expectancy is no higher than driving a car or eating bacon, said Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, a statistician Cambridge University. In the same year, Canadian health officials released …

Debunking the myth: Is a glass of red wine a day really good for your health?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Debunking the myth: Is a glass of red wine a day really good for your health?

The Independent  

It’s summer and that means sporting tournaments galore. We’re bombarded with the message that alcohol is unsafe, but I’m fascinated by the large number of studies that actually offer advice to the contrary, and most specifically about one alcoholic drink: red wine. That brought me to wanting to debunk the longstanding myth: is a glass of red wine a day …

Red wine: Here are some health advantages of this delicious beverage
1 year, 11 months ago

Red wine: Here are some health advantages of this delicious beverage

India TV News  

Red wine has been enjoyed for centuries, not only for its rich and complex flavours but also for its health benefits. While excessive alcohol consumption can have negative effects on health, moderate red wine consumption has been associated with numerous health benefits. Here are some of the amazing benefits of red wine: Reduces the risk of heart disease: Red wine …

Is one glass wine a day healthy? WHO busts common myths about alcohol
2 years, 2 months ago

Is one glass wine a day healthy? WHO busts common myths about alcohol

Live Mint  

For far too long, we have believed that alcohol is good for health if consumed in moderation and, one glass of wine or a peg of scotch have several health benefits. “It causes at least seven types of cancer, including the most common cancer types, such as bowel cancer and female breast cancer.” The UN health agency also cited that …

Daily glass of wine is not good for you, world heart experts say
3 years, 2 months ago

Daily glass of wine is not good for you, world heart experts say

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a new policy briefing, the organisation said it wanted to “challenge the widespread …

Health experts reveal the effects wine and beer REALLY have on your body
5 years, 3 months ago

Health experts reveal the effects wine and beer REALLY have on your body

Daily Mail  

The festive season is in full swing, which for many of us means long lunches and dinner with plenty of alcohol. Speaking on the Elevate podcast, Australian personal trainer and lifestyle/ nutrition coach, Sarah Hopkins, and yoga and Ayurveda teacher, Amanda Nog, broke down the impact heavy drinking has on your body. Speaking on the Elevate podcast, Australian personal trainer …

For healthy lifestyle and longer life, ditch that daily glass of wine
6 years, 5 months ago

For healthy lifestyle and longer life, ditch that daily glass of wine

India TV News  

Well, if you want to follow a healthier lifestyle and live a longer life, we ask you to ditch that daily glass of wine. Drinking a glass of wine every day can increase your chance of an early death by 20percent, say researchers challenging previous claims of its health benefits. But now we know that even the lightest daily drinkers …

Do You Know the Damage Alcohol Does To Your Body?
6 years, 11 months ago

Do You Know the Damage Alcohol Does To Your Body?

The Quint  

The trend is especially worrying because a research by Tata Memorial Hospital in 2014, found that binge drinking on weekends for just two years, can lead to scarring of the liver, an irreversible damage. 2-3 drinks a day increases the chances of breast cancer in women by 60%, it heightens the risk of prostrate and liver cancer in men by …

One glass of wine a night could make you live longer, finds study
7 years, 7 months ago

One glass of wine a night could make you live longer, finds study

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A glass or two of wine every evening could cut your risk of developing …

Red wine not good for you after all, doctors to reveal
7 years, 8 months ago

Red wine not good for you after all, doctors to reveal

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk: Study
7 years, 10 months ago

Just one alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk: Study

India TV News  

Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day can increase breast cancer risk, reveals a major new report that analysed data on 12 million women. "With this comprehensive and up-to-date report the evidence is clear: Having a physically active lifestyle, maintaining a healthy weight throughout life and limiting alcohol -- these are all steps women can …

Red wine increases cancer risk – but nine out of 10 drinkers are not aware of the dangers
8 years, 1 month ago

Red wine increases cancer risk – but nine out of 10 drinkers are not aware of the dangers

The Independent  

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Breast cancer in women rises 16% from drinking just one glass of wine a day
8 years, 8 months ago

Breast cancer in women rises 16% from drinking just one glass of wine a day

Daily Mail  

Also causes bowel and breast forms but it may be responsible for others Alcohol causes cancer of the mouth and throat, larynx, liver and colon Researchers said even people who drink low levels are at risk of developing the disease - killing off the idea that a glass of red wine can be good for you Drinking alcohol causes at …

Just one glass of wine a day can send your heartbeat haywire - and increase the risk of stroke and dementia
10 years, 8 months ago

Just one glass of wine a day can send your heartbeat haywire - and increase the risk of stroke and dementia

Daily Mail  

Just one glass of wine a day can send your heartbeat haywire - and increase the risk of stroke and dementia Moderate consumption of wine or spirits increases risk of irregular heartbeat Condition, known as atrial fibrillation, can cause stroke and heart failure But beer did not have same damaging effect, researchers found Moderate consumption of wine or spirits increases …

A bottle of wine a day is not bad for you and abstaining is worse than drinking, scientist claims
10 years, 11 months ago

A bottle of wine a day is not bad for you and abstaining is worse than drinking, scientist claims

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The recommended daily allowance for alcohol consumption in Britain may …

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