Devil's Advocate: When Conviviality Stops Being Voluntary

Robert Joseph takes a firm stance against the habit of 'encouraging' others to drink wine.

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Is Wine Healthy or Unhealthy? An Answer is Finally Coming

A new scientific trial in Spain aims to settle the question, once and for all, of whether wine in moderation has health benefits. Felicity Carter reports.

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Why One of Argentina's Top Wine Producers Is Abandoning the Irish Market

Dr Laura Catena of Catena Zapata will not comply with the requirement for cancer warning labels.

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Putting Warning Labels on Wine Is a Long Process

It can take many years to add new health labels to the back of the bottle.

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How to Navigate the Latest Reports on Alcohol and Health

Dr Tom Croghan, winemaker and medical doctor, weighs in on the recent announcements from the USA.

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Devil's Advocate: What to Expect from 2025, and Why? Part 1 - Health

It’s that time of the year, and, given the current state of the world, and the wine industry in particular, Robert Joseph thinks a little crystal ball gazing is in order - even if some of what he foresees may not be entirely welcome. Part one of a three-part series.

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US Surgeon General Wants Cancer Warnings on Bottles

The latest US Surgeon General's advisory states that the links between cancer and alcohol may be significantly higher than was suggested in an influential report late last year.

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A New Study Shows the Benefits of Moderate Wine Drinking. Don’t Get Excited

A new Spanish study confirms that moderate wine drinking has cardiovascular benefits for at-risk people. Felicity Carter reports.

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US Report Supports Case For Moderate Alcohol Consumption

The latest report from the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine may reduce the likelihood of a WHO-style alcohol warning in the next US Dietary Guidelines.

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