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Health experts say there are benefits to giving up drinking for a few weeks, but your habits when you do drink may be more important.

Should You ‘Go Dry’ for Your Health?

Abstaining from alcohol for a time has become a popular health trend, but it's unclear if a month off is better than simply cutting back how much you drink

Jan 4, 2021

Is red wine healthier than white wine? Does wine kill brain cells?? Do sulfites cause hangovers???

Busted: 5 Health Myths About Wine

Learn the truth behind commonly held beliefs about alcohol and wellness

Jun 25, 2019

A new year can let you rethink your wine consumption without quitting cold turkey.

Not a Fan of Dry January. But What About Damp?

It’s possible to responsibly assess your relationship with alcohol without falling into the trap of abstinence followed by binge drinking

Jan 24, 2024

The majority of evidence suggests that wine, consumed in light to moderate amounts with food, can be part of a healthy diet for many adults.

Wine Lovers Win on Science, Lose on Noise

When research shows balanced, moderate wine consumption can be healthy, anti-alcohol advocates drown it out

Oct 8, 2025

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Image for the article titled: Is the alcohol by volume (ABV) listed on wine labels accurate?

Is the alcohol by volume (ABV) listed on wine labels accurate?

What you should know about wine labels, alcohol content, calories and your health

Jul 16, 2025

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Does wine contain fluoride?

Jun 4, 2025

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Image for the article titled: Does wine contain magnesium, and could it help me sleep?

Does wine contain magnesium, and could it help me sleep?

May 7, 2025

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What are the symptoms of an allergic reaction to sulfites in wine?

Feb 12, 2025

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Image for the article titled: Can I reduce or eliminate sulfites in wine by adding hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to my glass?

Can I reduce or eliminate sulfites in wine by adding hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to my glass?

Dec 18, 2024

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Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the White House.

Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the White House.

Undefining Moderate Drinking

Neither winemakers nor neo-Prohibitionists nor U.S. citizens win with the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Jan 8, 2026

Italian diners in Rome.

Italian diners in Rome.

How Vino Saves Us

Who needs Dry January when we have Italy’s eternal wisdom?

Jan 7, 2026

Illustration of wine and healthy foods, including cheese, olive oil and fruit.

Illustration of wine and healthy foods, including cheese, olive oil and fruit.

Wine Lovers Win on Science, Lose on Noise

When research shows balanced, moderate wine consumption can be healthy, anti-alcohol advocates drown it out

Oct 8, 2025

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Sugar, sugar ... How much are you drinking?

Sugar, sugar ... How much are you drinking?

Cutting Back on Sugar? Here's What Wine Drinkers Need to Know

Excess sugar consumption has been linked with health problems, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up wine

Is red wine healthier than white wine? Does wine kill brain cells?? Do sulfites cause hangovers???

Is red wine healthier than white wine? Does wine kill brain cells?? Do sulfites cause hangovers???

Busted: 5 Health Myths About Wine

Learn the truth behind commonly held beliefs about alcohol and wellness

That nightcap seems like a relaxing end of the day, but it might unsettle your night.

That nightcap seems like a relaxing end of the day, but it might unsettle your night.

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Sleep?

From increased drowsiness to disrupted REM cycles, here's what happens when you booze before you snooze

Wine can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Wine can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Wine and Weight: How Does Wine Affect Your Waistline?

As America grapples with an obesity epidemic, wine lovers wonder if their favorite drink can be part of their diet

Wine offers particular risks and benefits for women.

Wine offers particular risks and benefits for women.

Women and Wine: How Alcohol Affects Female Health

Alcohol consumption affects women differently, offering both additional concerns and benefits

Merlot vs. margaritas; beer vs. Brunello: How does your favorite beverage measure up?

Merlot vs. margaritas; beer vs. Brunello: How does your favorite beverage measure up?

Alcohol and Health: Does It Matter What You Drink?

When it comes to health benefits, red wine seems to get all the praise. But it’s not that simple

You can drink wine and still enjoy a healthy smile.

You can drink wine and still enjoy a healthy smile.

What Does Wine Do to Your Teeth?

You don't need to fear a wine-stained smile, if you follow a few simple rules, and wine can even fight cavity-inducing bacteria

Polyphenols are found in the pulp, seeds and skins of grapes.

Polyphenols are found in the pulp, seeds and skins of grapes.

Wine Is Full of Healthy Polyphenols. But What's a Polyphenol?

These antioxidants set wine apart from other alcoholic beverages. Here's what they mean for your health

Does pregnancy mean giving up Pinot Noir?

Does pregnancy mean giving up Pinot Noir?

Alcohol and Pregnancy: Is Any Amount Safe?

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can be a tricky decision for women, especially considering the many mixed messages on the topic

Celiac-disease sufferers need to watch what they eat; but how about what they drink?

Celiac-disease sufferers need to watch what they eat; but how about what they drink?

Is Wine Gluten-Free?

A handy guide for celiac sufferers, dieters and the gluten intolerant

Drinking wine with a meal can produce some notable health benefits.

Drinking wine with a meal can produce some notable health benefits.

For Maximum Health Benefits, Have Your Wine with a Meal

Why is wine better for you when consumed with food? Here's what we know

Health experts say there are benefits to giving up drinking for a few weeks, but your habits when you do drink may be more important.

Health experts say there are benefits to giving up drinking for a few weeks, but your habits when you do drink may be more important.

Should You ‘Go Dry’ for Your Health?

Abstaining from alcohol for a time has become a popular health trend, but it's unclear if a month off is better than simply cutting back how much you drink

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