Binge boozing more high-risk than previously believed
Binge drinking is bad, but binge drinking with chronic alcohol use is worse, according to a new study.
Dec 18, 2015, 15:39 PM IST
How parents can help prevent substance use in kids
Adolescence is a time when many children may consider experimenting with alcohol or drugs. A new research shows parents can reduce that risk by maintaining a healthy and open relationship with their children.
Dec 11, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
Two drinks a day keeps Alzheimer's death risk at bay
Alcohol a day can ward off an early death from Alzheimer's disease
Dec 11, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
Gymming may be turning you into a boozer
Researchers found people wanted to extend the feel-good feeling of exercise.
Dec 06, 2015, 20:34 PM IST
Special report on drugs and spurious alcohol in Haryana
Fatehabad in Haryana is in news not only in the state but throughout the nation for the dubious racket of narcotics and illegal alcohol which is carried without any fear of the administration.
Dec 02, 2015, 20:51 PM IST
Text messages can curb binge drinking in teenagers
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine-led trial has showed that a text message programme can significantly cut binge drinking episodes in teenagers.
Nov 25, 2015, 17:04 PM IST
Can't hold drink? Blame your genes
A new study's DNA-boozy hijinks link can be the perfect excuse for those embarrassing moments at the parties.
Nov 18, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
Shocking! Girls simulate sex on stage, people encouraged to 'f***' contestant
Footage taken at the University of Hull's nightclub shows the host encouraged people to 'queue up' to 'f***' one girl contestant.
Nov 10, 2015, 20:28 PM IST
I still drink alcohol: Kelly Osbourne
TV presenter Kelly Osbourne says she still enjoys alcohol.
Nov 09, 2015, 09:00 AM IST
DNA: Aaj Tak controversial clip–Does media manufacture news?
News network AajTak has released a statement claiming to have fired a stringer, after a leaked video showed a child being tutored for a news video.
Nov 04, 2015, 23:00 PM IST
Why hangovers get worse as we grow older
Hangover or veisalgia is usually experienced after an alcoholic over-indulgence.
Nov 04, 2015, 21:15 PM IST
Rajasthan: Gursharan Chhabra fasting against liquor consumption dies
Gursharan Chhabra protesting against liquor consumption dies in Rajasthan last day. He was on a hunger strike from past 32 days.
Nov 04, 2015, 13:39 PM IST
Most women unaware of alcohol's role in breast cancer
Most of the women were unable to name any risk factors for breast cancer at all.
Nov 03, 2015, 16:28 PM IST
Two Tripura judicial officers punished for misconduct
Two senior Tripura judicial service officers were punished for cheating in an examination and appearing in court in a drunken state and wearing improper dress, an official notification said here on Friday.
Oct 30, 2015, 12:50 PM IST
Smoking, an escape to `drowse-free` alcoholism
Researchers have found that nicotine cancels out the sleep-inducing effects of alcohol.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:33 AM IST
Comet Lovejoy releases 500 bottles of alcohol every second!
The discovery marks the first time ethyl alcohol, the same type in alcoholic beverages, has been observed in a comet, researchers said.
Oct 25, 2015, 14:44 PM IST
Alcohol found to increase risk of breast cancer
A new study involving more than 300,000 female volunteers confirms a link between alcohol intake and breast cancer.
Oct 22, 2015, 01:40 AM IST
Booze brands skirting labelling responsibilities
As per a recent research, the alcohol industry is not meeting its 'Responsibility Deal' labelling pledges.
Oct 17, 2015, 16:23 PM IST
Marijuana may not be `gateway` drug
Contradicting the common belief that weed is a gateway drug, a researcher has claimed that smoking pot does not necessarily cause addiction to other drugs.
Oct 17, 2015, 16:21 PM IST
Excessive alcohol use draining US economy: Study
Excessive drinking cost the US $249 billion in 2010, or $2.05 per drink, a significant increase from $223.5 billion, or $1.90 per drink, in 2006, says a new study.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:18 PM IST
