"The Impact of Red Wine on Heart Health: Separating Fact from Fiction"
Red wine was once believed to have a positive impact on heart health due to its "flushing effect" that prevented blood clot-forming cells from clinging to artery walls, as highlighted in a 1991 "60 Minutes" segment. This belief led to a surge in red wine sales in the United States. However, the idea of red wine as a virtuous health drink has since lost its luster, with the glow of its health halo fading over the years.