As some of you may unfortunately be all too familiar, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects over 5 million people throughout the world, and is characterized as having waxing and waning courses, with periods of flares (symptoms) and remission (no symptoms). …
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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk of Oral Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
It has been well documented that alcohol consumption is a strong risk factor for oral cancer, as well as other upper alimentary tract cancers, especially if it is combined with smoking. Alcoholic beverages are chronic irritants to the throat, specifically…
Inhibition of Cholesterol Oxidation by Wine: It’s Not All About Resveratrol
We’ve all heard over and over that red wine is good for your heart. Studies have shown that wine consumption reduces blood platelet aggregation, which ultimately helps prevent many cardiovascular diseases. The polyphenolic compounds in wine are primarily responsible for…
Resveratrol Shown to Delay Onset and Significantly Reduce Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Mouse Model
http://arthritishubs.com/wp-content/ uploads/2011/05/arthritis.jpg Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a relatively common inflammatory disease that affects roughly 1-2% of the global population. With increasing age, prevalence of the disease increases, with roughly 5% of women over the age of 55 diagnosed. Whether or…