Winexpression

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As part of my daily reading, which includes Cancer research, I stumbled upon this little nugget:
Resveratrol up-regulates dose-dependently the expression of 1,25(OH)2D3 nuclear receptor. Taken together, these results suggest that resveratrol or its derivatives deserve attention as potential drugs for treating multiple myeloma.
Translation: Resveratrol, a polyphenol found primarily in red wine, but [...]

The new study, being published in the journal Gastroenterology, finds that while the chance of Beer and Spirit drinkers getting Colorectal Cancer doubled, Wine drinkers chances were cut in half, even over those that abstain from alcohol all together.
The researchers investigated alcohol consumption patterns among 2,291 patients undergoing screening colonoscopy.
The next time your mate complains [...]

A study done in Iceland showed that those who moderatly drink red wine are less at risk of developing Cataracts. Although the study does not reveal how red wine actually does this, some componets of wine like the Polyphenol Resveratrol which fights against other ailments, could be responsible. Beer, smoking, or a bad diet are [...]

A French couple that celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary last Friday offered these words of advice for married couples: Keep arguments to a minimum, eat well and wash it down with a glass of wine.
Mr. and Mrs. Debray celebrated with wine of course, opening a bottle of Sparkling White Wine from Champagne. To this [...]

As many come together to recognize Gene Ford today at his Funeral in Seattle Washington, a lot of people don’t realize who he is, but recognize his accomplishments. Gene was a wine writer and educator responsible for publicizing the scientific proven health benefits of wine. His website healthydrinkingscience.com (no longer live) attests to his work. [...]

Apparently, women who moderately consume a glass of wine or beer every night think a lot more than those who don’t, according to a recent study.
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You know, prostate cancer is a bigger threat than most know. Unfortunately, breast cancer has so much awareness that the ‘boys’ get forgotten. Where’s the “boarding for prostate” campaign? You won’t see it. At least a new study has shown that wine consumption, in controlled amounts, helps lower your risk of getting it.
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If your a Vicodin user, watch out. The addictive combo of a couple pills and Chateau Montelena could send you to the emergency room, or rehab clinic. That’s what happened to George Carlin.
Carlin to be treated for wine and Vicodin abuse
Note: Your bottle of Vicodin should come with a warning label: Read it! It is [...]

How many calories are in wine? These and other interesting facts on wine are shown in this About.com article.
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In reading this article about wine, carbs, and your blood sugar level, I was surprisingly impressed by the additional links at the bottom of the page and on the left. Alchohol, according to the article, actually lowers your blood sugar level. This is great if you are on some kind of trendy low carb diet, [...]