Wine, as we all know, is good for us – or is it? Barely a week goes by without new scientific research claiming that wine can either prevent or reduce the severity of numerous illnesses and ailments.

From prostates to premature death, dementia to diabetes, we analyse 10 years of health claims for wine here…

Stuart Peskett
Stuart Peskett
Decanter, Wine Writer & Editor

Stuart Peskett is a UK-based writer and editor with over 20 years’ experience. He is currently head of content at Ad-Rank Media, which specialises in the travel sector. Formerly, he was news editor at Harpers Wine & Spirit (2003-2007), news writer at Squaremeal (2010-2014) and editor of the Whisky Exchange (2014-2018). He has worked as a freelance contributor to Decanter and sub-edited the magazine and Decanter World Wine Awards issue.