News articles tagged with 'grape'
Polyphenol antioxidants inhibit iron absorption
— 24 Aug 2010 10:06 | HealthHealth benefits from polyphenol antioxidants - substances found in many fruits and vegetables - may come at a cost to some people. Penn State nutritional scientists found that eating…
Grapes reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, U-M animal study shows
— 26 Apr 2010 15:42 | HealthCould eating grapes slow what's for many Americans a downhill sequence of high blood pressure and insulin resistance leading to heart disease and type 2 diabetes?…
For California vintners, it's not easy being green
— 18 Mar 2010 12:23 | Environment'Green' labels do not pack the same wallop for California wines that they do for low-energy appliances, organically grown produce and other environmentally friendly products, but it's…
Tension on the grapevine
— 5 Nov 2009 11:07 | BiologyPredictions of grape yields are extremely important to juice processors and wineries; timely and precise yield forecasts allow producers to plan for harvest and move the highly perishable…
Fruit fly pest identified in wine grapes
— 16 Oct 2009 10:50 | BiologyA newly recognised pest in Oregon continues to concern fruit growers and researchers with the recent discovery of a Spotted Wing Drosophila fly in a sample of Willamette Valley wine…
Taking the stress off yeast produces better wine
— 9 Sep 2009 12:31 | BiologyTurning grape juice into wine is a stressful business for yeasts. Dr Agustin Aranda from the University of Valencia, Spain has identified the genes in yeast that enable it to respond…
Benefit of grapes may be more than skin deep
— 23 Apr 2009 12:39 | HealthCan a grape-enriched diet prevent the downhill sequence of heart failure after years of high blood pressure? A University of Michigan Cardiovascular Centre study suggests grapes may…
Valentine's Day indulgences can be heart healthy
— 10 Feb 2009 00:10 | HealthThe sweet delights of Valentine's Day are thought of as indulgences, but fruit, chocolate, wine and romance can be good for your heart, says a University of Michigan researcher. Of…
Grape-seed extract kills laboratory leukaemia cells, proving value of natural compounds
— 1 Jan 2009 00:02 | HealthAn extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukaemia cells to commit cell suicide, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky. They found that within 24 hours, 76 percent…
Stanford researchers predict heat waves and crop losses in California
— 15 Dec 2008 18:40 | EnvironmentGlobal warming will likely put enormous strain on California's water supply and energy systems and have a devastating impact on certain crops. Stanford researchers predict this outcome…