Can Lifestyle Choices Help Decrease Cancer Risk? Oncologist Shares How
Essentially, though Cancer is not entirely preventable, proper lifestyle changes can reduce the risk. Here is what an oncologist has to say about the ways you can reduce cancer risk by far.
Jan 14, 2024, 13:10 PM IST
Exclusive: Does Alcohol Affect Women Differently Than Men? Expert Shares Health Risks
Excessive alcohol use poses unique health and safety risks to females which is a little different than how it affects men. A general physician shares if women are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol and more, read on.
Aug 12, 2023, 12:45 PM IST
Heavy alcohol consumption can put young adults at high stroke risk: Study
In the study, people with two years of moderate to heavy drinking had a 19 per cent increased risk, people with three years had a 22 per cent increased risk and people with four years had a 23 per cent increased risk.
Nov 03, 2022, 14:22 PM IST
In 'dry' state of Bihar, men consume more alcohol than people in Goa, Maharashtra, shows govt survey
Telangana tops the chart in alcohol consumption followed by Sikkim, Manipur and Goa. The percentage of alcohol consumption in 15+ population in northeastern states is much higher in Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura.
Dec 16, 2020, 12:29 PM IST
No safe level of drinking alcohol: Lancet study
"The health risks associated with alcohol are massive, our findings are consistent with other recent research, which found clear and convincing correlations between drinking and premature death, cancer, and cardiovascular problems," said Emmanuela Gakidou.
Aug 27, 2018, 14:22 PM IST
How does alcohol cause cancer? Mouse study reveals all
For the new study, published in the science journal Nature, researchers gave lab mice diluted alcohol, known chemically as ethanol.
Jan 04, 2018, 10:56 AM IST
Western societies may quit alcohol with alcosynth-laded drinks: Scientist
While human socialisation has been built around alcohol consumption, regular and increased intake have resulted in toxic effects on the human body.
Liquor ban: Nitish Kumar takes dig at Lalu Yadav for opposing prohibition
The RJD was a constituent of Grand Alliance government that had promulgated total prohibition in Bihar in April last year.
Dec 16, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
Drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week can cause skin problems: Study
The scientists found that while the hangover can subside after 24 hours, the effects on the skin for a woman aged 40 can last 28 days.
Dec 04, 2017, 20:31 PM IST
This drug may change the way you consume alcohol
When an adolescent who has been binge drinking becomes an adult, they're often left with an immature brain, which assists in the development of alcohol dependence.
Nov 03, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Alcohol can make you a language expert: Study
Alcohol consumption gives you a boost while speaking to others and it can also make you a foreign language expert eventually.
Oct 19, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
PM Modi's Jan Dhan Yojna helps villagers cut down on alcohol, tobacco consumption, says SBI report
The SBI report further said that the states with more number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Accounts have witnessed rural inflation at lower levels.
Oct 16, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
Do you know which is the most unhealthy country in the world? - Here's the answer
Reportedly, an individual consumes 13.7 litres of alcohol per annum in .Czech Republic.
Sep 27, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
College students, beware! Binge-drinking may hamper your job prospects later
Researchers found that a non-binge pattern of drinking does not adversely impact job search results among graduates unless and until their drinking reaches binge levels.
Sep 21, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Men, beware! Lack of control over your alcohol consumption could harm you more than women
Long-term alcohol use can change brain functions and these changes are significantly different in men and women.
Sep 04, 2017, 13:32 PM IST
Want to reduce alcohol consumption? Doing this might help!
The mindfulness training includes a combination of meditation, body awareness and yoga.
Aug 24, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
Alcohol is no stress-buster, consumption can have lethal impact
Drinking alcohol during stress can be lethal and cause serious problems which can be difficult to deal with.
Jul 31, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Alcohol does more harm to poor than to rich, says study
Researchers led by the University of Glasgow in the UK found that although increased consumption was associated with harm in all groups of people, it was disproportionately harmful for the poorest in society.
May 11, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Heavy alcohol drinking increases heart disease risk: Study
Men were more likely to be heavy drinkers compared with women; however, there were twice as many stable nondrinkers and former drinkers among the women than the men.
Feb 21, 2017, 17:28 PM IST
Bar-hopping with friends can give your well-being a healthy boost!
Oxford scientists found that moderate alcohol consumption may improve well-being due to the increased social interaction.
Jan 09, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
