Evidence to show red wine may prevent disease

Disease Preventing Wine

New evidence about how red wine may prevent disease will be presented by scientists from Leicester University today.

Evidence to be presented by scientists shows red wine may prevent disease Credit: PA

New evidence about how red wine may prevent disease will be presented by scientists from Leicester University today.

A chemical in the skins of red grapes is thought to help fight cancer, heart disease and diabetes. The conference follows two years of research.

Last updated Mon 21 Jul 2014

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