A retrospective look at the health halo surrounding red wine, once touted for its potential cardiovascular benefits, reveals a shift in scientific understanding. Initially fueled by studies suggesting moderate consumption could reduce heart disease risk, subsequent research debunked these claims.
In a 1991 segment of 60 Minutes , CBS correspondent Morley Safer asked how it could be that the French enjoyed high-fat foods like pâté, butter and triple.
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