Physical activities help to reduce harmful alcohol affects
Exercising at basic physical activity levels -- 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity like walking and cycling -- may help to reduce harmful effects of drinking alcohol, a study has found.
Sep 11, 2016, 16:50 PM IST
Shocking! Illegal alcohol trader gets THIS punishment in Bihar – Watch Video
The Bihar government had banned its sale after a huge public outcry.
Sep 08, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Neuronal switch that turns off compulsive drinking urge
Researchers have found that inactivating a network of alcohol-linked neurons can switch off the urge for compulsive drinking.
Sep 07, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
What makes some people binge drink while others stay sober! Read inside
Researchers have discovered a mechanism that strongly influences whether or not someone is likely to drink a lot of alcohol.
Aug 31, 2016, 17:32 PM IST
What makes some people binge drink while others stay sober
Alcohol can reduce firing of neurons or brain circuits, which is why it reduces anxiety and social inhibitions, and those who are less sensitive to motor-impairing effects of alcohol are likely to drink much, the researchers said.
Aug 31, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
People with alcohol addiction lack key enzyme: Scientists
In people with alcohol dependence, the production of a key enzyme shuts down in brain cells and the deficiency leads to continued use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, say researchers.
Aug 30, 2016, 22:02 PM IST
Lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes can also cut cancer risk: Experts
Appropriate changes in lifestyle have shown reduction in mortality and morbidity of both the diseases.
Aug 26, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Need to cut down on drinking alcohol? Get hitched
Being in a relationship could be wonderful in more ways than one. A new study indicates that people who are married, or cohabiting, generally tend to drink less - that's fewer drinks, and less frequently.
Aug 12, 2016, 17:17 PM IST
Five scientifically-proven ways to live longer!
Making few changes in your lifetyle can help you live longer and healthier. Here are a few tricks that'll add years to your life.
Aug 10, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
Beware! Rs 10,000 for drinking in public in Goa soon
Bombarded with complaints about drinking of alcohol on beaches, roads and highways and in public areas by tourists, the Goa government on Monday introduced a new amendment to state excise law which recommends identification of 'no alcohol consumption zones' across Goa.
Aug 08, 2016, 20:32 PM IST
How alcohol and pot may influence your sexual behaviour
While both alcohol and marijuana appear to potentially increase risk for unsafe sex, alcohol use may increase the likelihood of having sex with a stranger, leading to less post-sex satisfaction, suggests new research.
Aug 05, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
How alcohol and pot may influence your sexual behaviour
For the study, the researchers compared self-reported sexual experiences related to use of alcohol and marijuana.
Aug 05, 2016, 13:36 PM IST
Wearing this tattoo can reveal your alcohol levels
Researchers have developed a flexible wearable sensor -- consisting of a temporary tattoo which sticks to the skin -- that can accurately measure a person's blood alcohol level from sweat.
Aug 03, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
Alcohol advertising may up drinking habit in adolescents
Increased exposure to alcohol-related advertisements is raising the amount and frequency of drinking among adolescents, finds a study.
Aug 03, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
Here's what puts you at high risk for a heart attack!
Understanding the risk factors and taking steps toward a heart-healthy lifestyle early can help prevent a heart attack.
Aug 03, 2016, 09:45 AM IST
Six ways alcohol affects your health!
Drinking too much alcohol can lead to fatty liver, hepatitis and 'scarring' of the liver.
Aug 02, 2016, 16:42 PM IST
Heavy drinking may lead to breathing problems
In the study, adults who drink excessively were found to have less nitric oxide in their exhaled breath than adults who do not drink.
Aug 02, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
Oops! What happens when father catches daughter drinking alcohol at home—Watch video
We have seen how busy parents often forget to spend quality time with their kids at home. As a result, children get hold of bad habits and are seen hanging out with wrong people.
Aug 01, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
Kicking the butt can cut daily drinking too
Previous research has shown that tobacco dependence and alcohol consumption are closely related.
Jul 22, 2016, 17:00 PM IST
Bhagwant Mann smells of alcohol, can't sit next to him: Suspended AAP MP Harinder Khalsa
AAP MP Bhagwant Mann today appeared before Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan after being summoned following his controversial video on the high-security Parliament House complex.
Jul 22, 2016, 13:56 PM IST
