Moderate Alcohol Use Is Associated with Reduced Cardiovascular Risk in Middle-Aged Men Independent of Health, Behavior, Psychosocial, and Earlier Life Factors

We examined whether the often-reported protective association of alcohol with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk could arise from confounding. Our sample comprised 908 men (56–67 years), free of prevalent CVD. Participants…

Association Between Wine Consumption and Cognitive Decline in Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies

Background: Low-to-moderate alcohol consumption appears to have potential health benefits. Existing evidence concludes that wine may be associated with a lower incidence of certain diseases. This systematic review and meta-analysis…

Dietary Factors and Breast Cancer Prognosis among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies

Few studies have summarized the association between dietary factors and breast cancer (BC) prognosis among breast cancer survivors (BCS). Therefore, we carried out a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine…

Association of alcohol consumption with morbidity and mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease: original data and meta-analysis of 48,423 men and women

Background Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption has been reported to be cardio-protective among apparently healthy individuals; however, it is unclear whether this association is also present in those with disease. To examine…

Fermented Foods, Health and the Gut Microbiome

Fermented foods have been a part of human diet for almost 10,000 years, and their level of diversity in the 21st century is substantial. The health benefits of fermented foods…

Resveratrol may ameliorate rheumatoid arthritis via the STAT3/HIF-1/VEGF molecular pathway

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune erosive disease leading to bone and cartilage destruction. It causes pain, inflammation, and swelling. Because of the severe adverse effects of chemical drugs, phytoremediation…

Milk kefir enriched with inulin-grafted seed extract from white wine pomace: chemical characterisation, antioxidant profile and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion

An innovative functional food with symbiotic and functional potential was produced by combining probiotic milk kefir, and white grape-seed pomace obtained by UAE (ultrasound-assisted extraction) rich in catechin and glycosylated…

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Resveratrol on Human Retinal Pigment Cells and a Myopia Animal Model

Resveratrol is a key component of red wine and other grape products. Recent studies have characterized resveratrol as a polyphenol, and shown its beneficial effects on cancer, metabolism, and infection.…

Intake Patterns of Specific Alcoholic Beverages by Prostate Cancer Status

Background: Previous studies have shown that different alcoholic beverage types impact prostate cancer (PCa) clinical outcomes differently. However, intake patterns of specific alcoholic beverages for PCa status are understudied. The…