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04 / 2026

Univ. Prof. Dr. Peter Lechleitner joins the expert team of W&G Wein und Gesund

As a highly respected and recognized specialist in cardiology, gastroenterology, intensive care medicine and sports medicine, Univ. Prof. Dr. Peter Lechleitner served as Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Lienz Hospital, senior consultant of the internal intensive care unit at the University Clinic Innsbruck, and President of the Austrian Society for Internal Intensive Care Medicine.

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03 / 2026

Good is gaining ground

A Spanish study shows: a Mediterranean diet and moderate wine consumption reduce mortality by 33 % — exactly what W&G has been saying for years.

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09 / 2025

The Future of Wine

The Future of Wine Dear Wine & Health Friends, When I first pointed out the threat posed by the Guttempler/MOVENDI two years ago, some conversation partners smiled in disbelief. Their “alcohol bashing” approach follows the same dramaturgy as the anti-tobacco movement. You …

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09 / 2025

Welcome to the J-Curve

Welcome to the J-Curve The J-curve is the best summary of both the positive and negative aspects of alcohol consumption. Up to a quantity of 4 alcoholic drinks for men and 2.5 for women, the risk of mortality decreases significantly compared to abstinent individuals (the gray …

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05 / 2025

Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health (2025)

Review of Evidence on Alcohol and Health (2025) The National Academy of Sciences was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1863. In 1970, it was followed by the National Academy of Medicine , which has since served as a key institution for evaluating and publishing high-impact scien…

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04 / 2025

Surely It’s Still Permitted to Share Something Positive

Surely It’s Still Permitted to Share Something Positive W&G Wine and Health came across a scientifically grounded article on the information platform ThePioneer that confirms the health-promoting potential of moderate wine consumption . The article was carefully reviewed b…

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04 / 2025

The Mediterranean Diet Is Not a Diet

The Mediterranean Diet Is Not a Diet Mediterranean does not mean vegetarian – and certainly not vegan – just because the plate is full of vegetables. The Mediterranean diet is part of a way of life that brings together all aspects of healthy aging. Main meals are based on colo…

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