See also:

	Health Q &A: Is White Film on Wine Safe? Thursday, July 24, 2008
	Health Q&A: Calories in a Bottle of Wine Wednesday, July 09, 2008
	Health Q&A: Nutrition Fact Labels on Wine Bottles Thursday, June 26, 2008
	Health Q&A: Are Unfiltered Wines Healthier? Thursday, June 12, 2008
	Health Q&A: Can Coffee Help After "A Few Too Many" Drinks? Thursday, May 29, 2008
	Health Q&A: Difference Between Organic and Biodynamic Wines Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Health Q&A: Drinking Wine with a Cold

Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Q: Is drinking wine bad for a person who has a cold?

A: The Mayo Clinic recommends avoiding alcohol when one has a cold, because alcohol can contribute to dehydration. The good news, though, is that wine drinkers may be less likely to come down with colds. A Spanish study showed that participants who drank eight to 14 glasses of wine a week were half as likely to develop a cold than those who drank beer, spirits or not at all.

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