IN certain typical Spanish wines (Moriles, Montilla, Jerez, etc.), a film is formed on the surface after fermentation. You have full access to this article via your institution.

Benzyl alcohol is a weak sensitizer found in a wide array of plants and plant products, foods, cosmetics, and medications. Delayed contact dermatitis reactions as well as immediate, urticarial ...

Even so, some early preparations used acetaldehyde, the aldehyde that corresponds to vinyl alcohol. In a 1958 patent to Celanese (New York City), inventor Arthur W. Schnizer reported the reaction of ...

If you have diabetes, alcohol can impact your blood sugar levels, increase your appetite, and reduce your medication's effectiveness. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) If you have diabetes ...

Another enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), then turns acetaldehyde into non-toxic acetic acid (vinegar). Older adults have less than average ALDH, which explains why our response to alcohol ...

It’s not that uncommon. “If you are predisposed to acid reflux or you’re older then it’s more likely your stomach will be easily irritated when you drink alcohol, with some studies saying ...

The production process for vinegar typically involves the fermentation of sugar to create alcohol and acetic acid, and is ...

Despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol, many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk. "Some of this is happening through ...

Evidence shows that excessive alcohol consumption increases a person’s risk of developing dementia. Drinking alcohol in moderation has not been conclusively linked to an increased risk of dementia. If ...

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Over the last few years, consumers have been practicing more conscious drinking, whether that’s abstaining, sipping low-proof drinks or tiger-striping — switching between no-alcohol drinks and ...