A new pill under development appears to give the health benefits of drinking red wine. Human trials to start.

/Pass the pinot noir please... picked by suebe 1 year ago

US dark chocolate sales are anything but bittersweet, as its much-touted health benefits and mass marketing introduced by companies such as Hershey Co. and Lindt & Sprungli Co. Plc. turn the product into a popular, guilt-free indulgence. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Dutch researchers followed 1,373 men for more than four decades, noting their eating and drinking habits. Men who had about 20 grams of alcohol daily — equivalent to a half a glass of wine — had 2 1/2 years added to their life expectancy at age 50, compared with men who didn’t drink at all. Men who consumed only wine had twice as much added longevity. picked by bingo 7 months ago

McCain's version of taxes on health benefits was twisted and he was nearly burned in effigy by Obama and his supporters. Obama's administration has been discussing taxing health benefits for some time now - however union members who helped get him elected (and have some of the most extensive benefits) will be exempt from such taxes. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

In mice, that is. But scientists hope that the compound in red wine and grapes that extends the lifespan and enhances the health of mice, will eventually be proven to have similar benefits for humans. picked by ybne1else 3 years ago

"Large-scale trials involving the addition of lithium to drinking water supplies may then be feasible, although this would undoubtedly be subject to considerable debate. Following up on these findings will not be straightforward or inexpensive, but the eventual benefits for community mental health may be considerable." picked by kakana 7 months ago

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University have suggested that frequent drinking of white wine may damage the teeth.

The effect is pH-mediated was exacerbated by brushing the teeth soon after drinking wine. Red wines were noted to be much less damaging to teeth, and the researchers suggest that the effect of white wine might be mitigated by the ingestion of calcium-rich cheese. picked by bingo 1 month ago

A drug currently available in some Canadian stores — said to induce the same kind of "high" as the street drug ecstasy — may pose serious health risks, Health Canada says. picked by muppet 10 months ago

The legal drinking age in the UK should be raised to 21 in a bid to curb binge drinking among youngsters. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Two stories combined. 1) When McCain talked about taxing health benefits (while giving tax credits - all to pay for reduced health care costs), Obama and the media tore into him for political gain. Now Obama is okay with such taxes. 2)McCain said our economy was fundamentally okay. Obama and the media tore into him for political gain. Obama says the same thing and He is Praised. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Beer is good for you! This article details the health benefits of sensible drinking, as well as all the little aches and complaints that beer can help sooth.

Guaranteed to give you an excuse to go down the pub! picked by bingo 7 months ago

9 good reasons why cheap wine is better than the expensive stuff picked by Eastcoast1978 12 months ago

A Muslim part-time model will be caned next week, becoming the first woman in Malaysia to be given the punishment under Islamic law, after she pleaded guilty to drinking beer. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

No, it's not wine made from fermenting your old wired mouse, it's USB wine. I don't know where to get it, but the bottle alone would make the price worth it picked by roarkmeister 1 year ago

great tips to remove dark circles using photoshop picked by natureseeker 3 years ago

Women who drank two glasses of wine a day scored an average of 27.3 points out of a possible 36 on the satisfaction scale, while those who stopped at one glass scored a 25.9 average. Non-drinkers averaged a 24.4. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

David Reid entered into a drinking contest inspired by American Pie 5 with his friend James Lynch. After an intensive bout of drinking, Reid was helped to bed where he later died of alcohol poisoning. picked by Pocksucket 2 years ago

While occasional hamburger or can of Cola won't ruin your health, frequent consumption of the following foods may result in numerous health problems. picked by karenben 2 years ago

Ginseng, Vitamin A, Garlic, St. Johns Wort and more may react dangerously with common prescription drugs. picked by fred 2 years ago

Children who eat lots of grapes, oranges and tomatoes are less likely to have hay fever, researchers wrote, suggesting a Mediterranean diet may have health benefits for youngsters as well as adults. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago