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04/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Repurposing wine leftovers: Waste from grapes found to have many uses, from natural food preservatives to cosmetic ingredients

No parts will be wasted in winemaking anymore, as researchers found a way to make use of the waste from grapes. The researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discovered that wine leftovers – seeds, stalks, and skins – can be used as natural food preservatives as well as ingredients in cosmetic products. In the process of making […]

11/23/2017 / By Russel Davis

Scientists discover how common alcohol found in wine can kill cancer tumors

A new jelly-like implant filled with pure alcohol may show potential in addressing tumor growth and subsequent cancer onset, a study reveals. A team of researchers at the Duke University in North Carolina have developed the new implant in hopes of confining cancer cells by exposing them to pure alcohol. The scientific community believes that doing so is […]

06/05/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

How much sugar is hidden in your glass of wine? It’s more than you think

A lot of people believe that a glass of wine is harmless, even drinking it daily as a healthy concession to an alcohol habit. But as it turns out, even just one glass of wine at 175 milliliters can contain up to two teaspoons of sugar, a considerable fraction of the recommended daily sugar intake, according […]

04/07/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Professor believes drinking wine gives your brain a total workout

Lots of people turn to crossword puzzles, Sudoku and other brain teasers in order to keep their mind sharp, but there is one good way to work out your brain that few people realize: Drinking wine. This is good news for the many people who enjoy unwinding with a glass of wine and joins a […]

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