From today's New York Times, a summary of more recent research that suggests that red wine may have beneficial, life-extending effects at much lower levels (i.e., less than 35 bottles a day):
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For an overview of the research into the health effects, both positive and negative, of wine by Yours Truly, listen to the May 14 podcast ("Wine and Health") by the New Wine Consumer:
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