Haryana govt bans mixing of liquid nitrogen with drinks, after man gets hole in stomach
The Haryana government has banned liquid nitrogen in drinks and food items after a Delhi man burnt a hole in his stomach by drinking a cocktail containing the chemical at a Gurgaon pub.
Jul 28, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
Can moderate consumption of alcohol reduce diabetes risk? Researchers say yes!
Researchers surveyed more than 70,000 people on their alcohol intake – how much and how often they drank.
Jul 28, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Alcohol may actually help improve memory, says study
A new study has revealed that alcohol may improve memory about information learned before the drinking session began.
Jul 26, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Liquor bottles may soon carry pictorial warnings – FSSAI mulling over move
SSAI is in the process of finalising standards for alcoholic beverage and is studying global practices regarding pictorial warnings and messages around drunk driving, an official said.
Jul 24, 2017, 23:26 PM IST
Beer inspired from achaeological artifacts with a flavour of ancient China developed!
Researchers from the museum and Off Color Brewing – Chicago Brewery – were inspired by the fruits incorporated in making certain Chinese alcohols as well as the mold saccharification of rice.
Jul 23, 2017, 15:16 PM IST
Three pillars for longer life span have been established! - Know what they are
As per the study, people who quit smoking, reduce weight and refrain from heavy alcohol intake are likely to live seven years longer in good health than the general population.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Agarwal links names of Hindu gods with alcohol, gets threat call
Samajwadi Party MP Naresh Agrawal's office has received a threat call from unknown person/organisation over his controversial remarks in Rajya Sabha.
Jul 20, 2017, 11:51 AM IST
Samajwadi Party leader links names of Hindu gods with alcohol, sparks row
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal has hurt the sentiments of the majority population of the country.
Jul 19, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
How does prenatal alcohol exposure raise addiction risk?
The key appears to lie with endocannibinoids -- cannabis-like chemicals that are produced by the brain itself, the research showed.
Jul 08, 2017, 17:27 PM IST
A hole in stomach - Drinking cocktail containing nitrogen liquid turned costly for Delhi man
As per a report in Hindustan Times, the 30-year-old, whose identity has not been revealed, had to be rushed to a hospital in Gurgaon after he drank the cocktail with white smoke flowing from it.
Jul 03, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
Doctors' Day: What is it? Here's why IMA's advisory to its members for healthy living makes sense
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has directed to refrain from drinking with “non-doctors” to promote healthy living and become “brand ambassadors of health” for the society.
Jun 30, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
Want to stay young forever? Don't drink alcohol
Now, adding weight to the negative effects of alcohol on ageing, a new research suggests the more alcohol you drink, the more your cells appear to age.
Jun 26, 2017, 15:23 PM IST
IMA's new advisory to its members: Refrain from drinking with 'non-doctors'
The representative voluntary organisation of doctors has also asked its members to observe dry days on July 1 (Doctors’ Day) and September 5 (Teachers’ day).
Jun 26, 2017, 10:02 AM IST
Your mental health is at risk if you indulge in binge drinking, cocaine abuse
Poorer attention was linked with frequent and infrequent binge drinking and use of drugs, in particular, stimulants.
Jun 25, 2017, 15:15 PM IST
Gluten intolerance taking away the pleasures of drinking beer? Researchers have found a way out!
Currently, no medicinal treatment is available, and the only option is to follow a strict, gluten-free diet.
Jun 15, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
Prenatal exposure to smoke, alcohol may up behaviour problems in kids'
Conduct disorder (CD) is a mental disorder where children demonstrate aggressive behaviour that causes or threatens harm to other people or animals such as bullying or intimidating others, often initiating physical fights, or being physically cruel to animals.
Jun 12, 2017, 18:43 PM IST
High intake of alcohol may cause muscle loss in post-menopausal women
Sarcopenia is an age-related process that also affects balance, gait, and overall ability to perform tasks of daily living.
Jun 07, 2017, 23:10 PM IST
Strokes may increase desire for alcohol: Study
According to the study, stroke kills neurons in a part of the brain called the dorsal lateral striatum, and they stop inhibiting certain neurons in the mid-brain.
Jun 01, 2017, 23:11 PM IST
Here is Yogi Adityanath government's plan to check manufacturing and sale of illicit liquor in UP
With a view to effectively checking manufacture and sale of illicit liquor, Uttar Pradesh government has set up 399 anti-crime sectors covering all the 75 districts of the state.
May 24, 2017, 14:43 PM IST
Alcohol and gut fungus combination – Soothing it may sound, lethal it is!
The study also found that anti-fungal compounds like amphotericin B protect from the alcohol-related liver disease progression.
May 24, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
