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- . Courier Mail, The (Brisbane, Australia) - July Fountain of youth is red THE compound that makes red wine a healthy drink may also hold the secret to a longer life, scientists have reported.They found that resveratrol acted on fruit flies and worms in the same way as a method known to extend the life of animals including monkeys — sharply restricting how much they ate.The finding opens the possibility that people could take a pill to achieve the same benefits as strict dieting to live longer, healthier lives, Harvard Medical School study leader David… . Boston Globe - October SPILL THE WINE . . . What isn’t red wine good for? John Docherty and his colleagues at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in Rootstown have found that resveratrol, a chemical in red wine, can block the replication of herpes viruses. Resveratrol has already been shown to offer some protection against heart disease, prompting many to think of small doses of red wine as a sort of health tonic. A slightly modified version of resveratrol has even more powerful anti-herpes activity and may… . (Dubuque, IA) - January SUBSTANCE FOUND IN WINE PROTECTS AGAINST CANCER WASHINGTON (AP) - More good news for wine drinkers: The fruit of the vine may fight cancer.Following up on studies that found red wine helps keep the heart healthy, researchers have now discovered a substance in wine and grapes that protects against cancer.The study, published in the journal Science, does not mean eternal health is in the bottom of a wine bottle, said John Pezzuto, leader of the research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago. But he said it does suggest that… . Lawton Constitution, The (OK) - January Grapes may inhibit cancer growth WASHINGTON (AP) - “To a long life” may be more than just a wine drinker’s toast. First researchers found that red wine helps keep the heart ticking. Now studies show that a substance in grapes may prevent cancer.The finding doesn’t mean eternal health is in the bottom of a wine bottle, but the study does show that a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables is a good defense against cancer, said John Pezzuto, leader of… . Belfast Telegraph (Northern Ireland) - December Belfast Telegraph: Cheers to the wine that does your heart good IT sounds too good to be true, but an Australian doctor insists he has created the world’s healthiest tipple: a wine that cleans the arteries as you drink it, reducing the risk of heart attack.Philip Norrie, who owns a vineyard in New South Wales, is producing wines with up to times the antioxidant content of a standard drop.He calls them “vascular pipe-cleaners”, saying the antioxidant they contain - resveratrol, which occurs naturally in… . Evening Standard, The (London, England) - July , Evening Standard: Red wine ‘fights age’ DRINKING red wine in your thirties and forties could drastically improve your quality of life in old age, research suggested today. A team found mice given resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine, had healthier hearts, greater motor co-ordination and better bone density as they aged. Dr Rafael de Cabo of the National Institute on Ageing said: “It suggests resveratrol may extend productive independent life.” However, the NHS warned: “Red wine contains a… . - November Sirtris and Harvard Unveil Promising, Novel SIRT Activators for Treating Diseases of Aging; Therapeutic Type Diabetes Data Published in the Journal Nature Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing small molecule drugs to treat diseases of aging, announced today that findings in the journal Nature demonstrate that Sirtris and Harvard have developed novel drug candidates that offer a promising, new approach to treating diseases of aging, including Type Diabetes, by targeting SIRT , a gene that controls the aging process. In November Sirtris scientists and Sirtris… . (FL) - July , An Age-Defying Quest (Red Wine Included) SIRTRIS PHARMACEUTICALS wants to sell you the elixir of youth. Yet the company�s founders are neither cranks nor quacks, but include a well-regarded Harvard scientist and a serial entrepreneur.Imagine a pill, derived from a compound found in something as benign as red wine, that treated the most feared and debilitating diseases of aging: illnesses like diabetes, neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer�s and Parkinson�s, and many… . - March A Discussion Concerning the Study of Longevity CHARLIE ROSE, HOST: Welcome to the broadcast. Tonight, a CHARLIE ROSE special edition: The third episode in our science series. The focus this evening — the study of longevity. We’ll hear from a panel of leading experts. Once again, my co-host in this discussion is Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse, the president of Rockefeller University. This CHARLIE ROSE special edition science series is underwritten by Pfizer. The third episode coming up. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) CHARLIE ROSE:… . - March A Discussion Concerning the Study of Longevity CHARLIE ROSE, HOST: Welcome to the broadcast. Tonight, a CHARLIE ROSE special edition: The third episode in our science series. The focus this evening — the study of longevity. We’ll hear from a panel of leading experts. Once again, my co-host in this discussion is Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse, the president of Rockefeller University. This CHARLIE ROSE special edition science series is underwritten by Pfizer. The third episode coming up. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) CHARLIE ROSE:…

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- . uglychart.com - November Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SIRT) Nov. ( uglychart.com delivered by Newstex) SIRT, the company that researches anti-aging and resveratrol, was up . % today and is starting to look pretty nice: Today there was news about their new resveratrol-like pill. Their latest research shows these experimental drug compounds � which are 10 times more potent than resveratrol � helped reverse diabetes symptoms and reduce insulin sensitivity in two different studies in diabetic mice… . (TX) - November , Scientists uncork secret of longer life WASHINGTON � Can you have your cake and eat it? Is there a free lunch after all, red wine included?Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Aging report that a natural substance found in red wine, known as resveratrol, offsets the bad effects of a high-calorie diet in mice and significantly extends their life span.Their report, being published in the journal Nature, suggests that very large daily doses of resveratrol could offset the unhealthy,… . The Cincinnati Post - January Wine drinkers, rejoice: A drink can help fight cancer More good news for wine drinkers: The fruit of the vine may fight cancer.Following up on studies that found red wine helps keep the heart healthy, researchers have now discovered a substance in wine and grapes that protects against cancer.The study, published today in the journal Science, does not mean eternal health is in the bottom of a wine bottle, said John Pezzuto, leader of the research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago. But he said it does suggest that a diet… . (NY) - January RESEARCHERS FIND COMPOUND IN GRAPES THAT INHIBITS CANCER GROWTH More good news for wine drinkers: The fruit of the vine may fight cancer.Following up on studies that found red wine helps keep the heart healthy, researchers have now discovered a substance in wine and grapes that protects against cancer.The study, published today in the journal Science, does not mean eternal health is in the bottom of a wine bottle, said John Pezzuto, leader of the research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago. But he said it does suggest a diet loaded… . Chicago Tribune - January UIC STUDY FINDS BENEFITS OF WINE MAY INCLUDE PREVENTING CANCER “To a long life” may be more than just a wine drinker’s toast.Scientists ly found that red wine helps keep the heart ticking, and now a University of Illinois at Chicago study shows that a substance in grapes may prevent cancer.The research shows that a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables is a good defense against cancer, said John Pezzuto, leader of a food research group at UIC.Researchers working with cell cultures and laboratory… . The Kansas City Star - August Red wine may help cut cholesterol At last science has discovered what appears to be a way to help lower cholesterol that is more an indulgence than a dietary hardship: modest consumption of red wine.Inspired by a French research report last year that drinking red wine seemed to lower cholesterol levels, plant scientists at Cornell University have isolated a natural chemical in grapes that they think is the actual cholesterol-lowering substance in red wine. There appears to be no such benefit from drinking white wine or… . Asian News International (New Delhi, India) - December Wonder wine ‘cuts heart attack risk by cleaning blood vessels’ Melbourne, Dec (ANI): An Australian doctor has made a wine, which, he says, cleans the blood vessels and cuts the risk of heart attack.Sydney’s Dr Philip Norrie said that each bottle contained up to times the amount of resveratrol - a naturally occurring anti-oxidant found in grapes - than a standard drop. He said that resveratrol helped to maintain blood flow by keeping arteries free of fatty deposits called atherosclerotic plaque and a wine infused with high… . Express, The (London, England) - November , The Express: Wonder drug to fight obesity and diabetes . . . made from red wine A DRUG that mimics the effects of a wonder ingredient in red wine has been developed to fight obesity and diabetes.Scientists have found that the compound protects mice from weight gain and insulin disorders even when eating a high-fat diet.It also enhances their running ability, helping them to lose weight.Researchers found that the drug, SRT targets a protein called SIRT which is also affected by resveratrol, a chemical in the skins of red grapes that is believed to… . Courier Mail, The (Brisbane, Australia) - July , Grape expectations for new font of youth A COMPOUND in red wine may ward off a variety of medical conditions related to ageing, providing heart benefits, stronger bones and preventing eye cataracts, new research has found.The study, involving mice fed a high-kilojoule diet supplemented with the compound resveratrol, is the latest to raise hope drugs based on it may improve the health of people.Most of mice given resveratrol did not live longer than other mice but were far more healthy in several important measures, according… . Mail on Sunday, The (London, England) - June , The Mail on Sunday (United Kingdom): Red grapes, the latest secret of long life THERE has been evidence for years that drinking red wine is good for the heart.Now scientists claim that a chemical in the skin of red grapes will help you live longer.Harvard Medical School professor Dr David Sinclair says the chemical contains a potent anti-ageing compound, called resveratrol.In he co-founded a firm to develop a synthetic form of the substance, which is stable enough to be put in a pill bottle.And, last week, it was revealed that the UK…

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- . uglychart.com - November Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SIRT) Nov. ( uglychart.com delivered by Newstex) SIRT, the company that researches anti-aging and resveratrol, was up . % today and is starting to look pretty nice: Today there was news about their new resveratrol-like pill. Their latest research shows these experimental drug compounds � which are 10 times more potent than resveratrol � helped reverse diabetes symptoms and reduce insulin sensitivity in two different studies in diabetic mice… . (TX) - November , Scientists uncork secret of longer life WASHINGTON � Can you have your cake and eat it? Is there a free lunch after all, red wine included?Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Aging report that a natural substance found in red wine, known as resveratrol, offsets the bad effects of a high-calorie diet in mice and significantly extends their life span.Their report, being published in the journal Nature, suggests that very large daily doses of resveratrol could offset the unhealthy,… . The Cincinnati Post - January Wine drinkers, rejoice: A drink can help fight cancer More good news for wine drinkers: The fruit of the vine may fight cancer.Following up on studies that found red wine helps keep the heart healthy, researchers have now discovered a substance in wine and grapes that protects against cancer.The study, published today in the journal Science, does not mean eternal health is in the bottom of a wine bottle, said John Pezzuto, leader of the research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago. But he said it does suggest that a diet… . (NY) - January RESEARCHERS FIND COMPOUND IN GRAPES THAT INHIBITS CANCER GROWTH More good news for wine drinkers: The fruit of the vine may fight cancer.Following up on studies that found red wine helps keep the heart healthy, researchers have now discovered a substance in wine and grapes that protects against cancer.The study, published today in the journal Science, does not mean eternal health is in the bottom of a wine bottle, said John Pezzuto, leader of the research group at the University of Illinois at Chicago. But he said it does suggest a diet loaded… . Chicago Tribune - January UIC STUDY FINDS BENEFITS OF WINE MAY INCLUDE PREVENTING CANCER “To a long life” may be more than just a wine drinker’s toast.Scientists ly found that red wine helps keep the heart ticking, and now a University of Illinois at Chicago study shows that a substance in grapes may prevent cancer.The research shows that a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables is a good defense against cancer, said John Pezzuto, leader of a food research group at UIC.Researchers working with cell cultures and laboratory… . The Kansas City Star - August Red wine may help cut cholesterol At last science has discovered what appears to be a way to help lower cholesterol that is more an indulgence than a dietary hardship: modest consumption of red wine.Inspired by a French research report last year that drinking red wine seemed to lower cholesterol levels, plant scientists at Cornell University have isolated a natural chemical in grapes that they think is the actual cholesterol-lowering substance in red wine. There appears to be no such benefit from drinking white wine or… . Asian News International (New Delhi, India) - December Wonder wine ‘cuts heart attack risk by cleaning blood vessels’ Melbourne, Dec (ANI): An Australian doctor has made a wine, which, he says, cleans the blood vessels and cuts the risk of heart attack.Sydney’s Dr Philip Norrie said that each bottle contained up to times the amount of resveratrol - a naturally occurring anti-oxidant found in grapes - than a standard drop. He said that resveratrol helped to maintain blood flow by keeping arteries free of fatty deposits called atherosclerotic plaque and a wine infused with high… . Express, The (London, England) - November , The Express: Wonder drug to fight obesity and diabetes . . . made from red wine A DRUG that mimics the effects of a wonder ingredient in red wine has been developed to fight obesity and diabetes.Scientists have found that the compound protects mice from weight gain and insulin disorders even when eating a high-fat diet.It also enhances their running ability, helping them to lose weight.Researchers found that the drug, SRT targets a protein called SIRT which is also affected by resveratrol, a chemical in the skins of red grapes that is believed to… . Courier Mail, The (Brisbane, Australia) - July , Grape expectations for new font of youth A COMPOUND in red wine may ward off a variety of medical conditions related to ageing, providing heart benefits, stronger bones and preventing eye cataracts, new research has found.The study, involving mice fed a high-kilojoule diet supplemented with the compound resveratrol, is the latest to raise hope drugs based on it may improve the health of people.Most of mice given resveratrol did not live longer than other mice but were far more healthy in several important measures, according… . Mail on Sunday, The (London, England) - June , The Mail on Sunday (United Kingdom): Red grapes, the latest secret of long life THERE has been evidence for years that drinking red wine is good for the heart.Now scientists claim that a chemical in the skin of red grapes will help you live longer.Harvard Medical School professor Dr David Sinclair says the chemical contains a potent anti-ageing compound, called resveratrol.In he co-founded a firm to develop a synthetic form of the substance, which is stable enough to be put in a pill bottle.And, last week, it was revealed that the UK…

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- . - November Rats! Wine benefit not fully proven in humans Eat, drink and be merry….Really? I hate to be the one to break some bad news, but red wine and a McDonald’s diet is not a path to a long, healthy and happy life. One study; however, would have you believe they are.A recent study published in the journal Nature found that rats who were given a standard healthful diet or a high-calorie diet along with resveratrol, a chemical found in grape skin and red wine, lived significantly longer than those not given resveratrol… . Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - November Alcohols’ benefits limited by amount, age,and gender The recent news that a substance in red wine may help protect mice against obesity has a lot of corks popping. But before you start imbibing more, take a closer look at the facts.First, scientists are quick to note that the benefits of resveratrol, the protective substance in red wine (and also found in peanuts, by the way) have not been proved.Even if resveratrol lives up to its promise in humans, the mice study suggests that it will take high doses to protect against obesity. So you… . Harrison Report, The (NY) - November The LEAN PLATE Club The recent news that a substance in red wine may help protect mice against obesity has a lot of corks popping. But before you start imbibing more, take a closer look at the facts.First, scientists are quick to note that the benefits of resveratrol, the protective substance in red wine (and also found in peanuts, by the way) have not been proved. Even if resveratrol lives up to its promise in humans, the mice study suggests that it will take high doses to protect against obesity. So you… . Sound & Town Report, The (Larchmont, NY) - November LEAN PLATE� CLUB The recent news that a substance in red wine may help protect mice against obesity has a lot of corks popping. But before you start imbibing more, take a closer look at the facts.First, scientists are quick to note that the benefits of resveratrol, the protective substance in red wine (and also found in peanuts, by the way) have not been proved. Even if resveratrol lives up to its promise in humans, the mice study suggests that it will take high doses to protect against obesity. So you… . - November , Poor diet may be offset by red wine compound McClatchy-Tribune Information Services Scientists may have discovered the stuff of dreams, a substance found in red wine that negates the bad effects of poor diet. It prolonged quality and length of life in mice who grew obese on junk food.The substance, resveratrol, has not proved yet to have the same effect in humans, nor has it been deemed safe. In fact, a person would have to drink oceans of red wine per day to replicate the doses that the mice got. Imagine the hangover.Still,… . (SD) - November , WINE EXTRACT COULD BOOST HUMAN HEALTH WASHINGTON — Obese mice on a high-fat diet got the benefits of being thin — living healthier, longer lives — without the pain of dieting when they consumed huge doses of red wine extract, according to a landmark new study.It’s far too early to know if this would work in people, scientists said. But several were excited by the findings, calling it promising and even ‘’spectacular.” The study by the Harvard Medical… . Asian News International - December , Red wine can keep your heart pumping! ANI Washington, Dec — Red wine drinkers could now savour their drink even more, as a new research on rat heart cells has suggested that a well-known antioxidant found in red wine, may benefit heart tissue by limiting the effects of a condition called cardiac fibrosis.The researchers at the Ohio State University have found that the antioxident called resveratrol, may effectively protect the heart from cardiac fibrosis, a condition which arises when heart cells called cardiac… . (VA) - June , PROTEIN IN RED WINE CAN KILL CANCER CELLS Researchers at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center have discovered that a protein found in red wine can kill cancer cells. It’s widely understood that a few glasses of wine per week can be healthy. Marty Mayo, an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular genetics at U.Va., has figured out another reason why. Resveratrol, an antioxidant compound present in the skin of grapes, helps to starve cancer cells of a key protein, nuclear factor kappa… . Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia) - January , Long-life fruit — just add wine FRUIT soon could be kept fresh for up to three months, thanks to the long-life properties of a substance found in red wine.Scientists have found that dipping apples in a solution of trans-resveratrol, an antioxidant found in the skin of grapes, extends their shelf life from two weeks to three months.Tomatoes, avocados, green peppers and grapes themselves also lasted longer.Trans-resveratrol is one of the antioxidant compounds in wine thought to be responsible for the reason heart… . New York Times, The (NY) - August Red Wine May Have Potential As Potion for the Blood’s Ills AT last science has come up with a possible way to help lower cholesterol that is more an indulgence than a dietary hardship: modest consumption of red wine.Inspired by a French research report last year that drinking red wine seemed to lower cholesterol levels in people, plant scientists at Cornell University have isolated a natural chemical in grapes that they believe is the actual cholesterol-lowering substance in red wine.The chemical, resveratrol, is producedby various plants to…

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