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Media Created The Red Wine Narrative
- A 1991 60 Minutes segment turned the French Paradox into a mass-media narrative linking red wine to heart health.
- That coverage coincided with a measurable rise in US wine sales and shaped decades of public belief.
The J‑Shaped Drinking Curve Took Over
- Researchers shifted the focus from French dietary fat to moderate alcohol's apparent protective effect.
- Studies repeatedly showed a non-linear mortality pattern where light drinkers often have lower death rates than non-drinkers.
A Listener Started Drinking For Her Health
- Aubrey's mother started drinking a glass of red wine daily after news reports recommended it.
- Her doctor advised against it because she didn't enjoy wine and it wasn't a magical prescription.