Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with many believing its high resveratrol content - an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties - offers protection against cancer. Researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health and the Warren Alpert Medical School, however, have put this assumption to the test.
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with many believing its high resveratrol content - an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties - offers protection against cancer. Researchers from the Brown University School of Public Health and the Warren Alpert Medical School, however, have put this assumption to the test.
