One More Reason To Cut Down On Drinking: Excessive Booze Leads To Muscle Loss, Says Study
According to the study, drinking alcohol became a problem when people were drinking 10 or more units a day, equivalent to a bottle of wine or four or five pints.
May 27, 2023, 10:21 AM IST
Why people get aggressive after drinking decoded
The results are largely consistent with a growing body of research about the neural basis of aggression, and how it is triggered by changes in the way that the prefrontal cortex, the limbic system and reward-related regions of the brain function.
Feb 13, 2018, 19:09 PM IST
Anti-anxiety drug can reverse brain deficits caused by alcohol
The findings showed that tandospirone can help our brains reboot and reverse the damage on the regeneration of brain cells, caused by heavy alcohol consumption.
Feb 09, 2018, 19:00 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
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
Binge drinking in adolescence may alter brain, affect memory
Adolescence and young adulthood are periods of continued biological and psychosocial maturation.
Jul 19, 2017, 17:52 PM 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
Binge drinking in teens may up Type 2 diabetes risk among women
A new study has found that binge drinking as a teenager may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women.
Jun 08, 2017, 22:54 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
Alcohol and weight: Does drinking make you fat?
People who consume or drink more than 30g of alcohol per day are more likely to gain weight.
Dec 16, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
Heavy drinking may impair cognitive function in elderly
A new study at Brown University in the US sought to elucidate the relations among age, heavy drinking, and neurocognitive function.
Sep 26, 2016, 22:25 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
Alcohol kills an Indian every 96 minutes
The per capita consumption of alcohol in India increased 38 percent, from 1.6 litres in 2003-05 to 2.2 litres in 2010-12.
May 25, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Beware! Binge drinking can kill you in sleep
Overdose of alcohol can occur when a person has blood alcohol content (BAC) sufficient to produce impairments that increase the risk of harm.
Mar 14, 2016, 15:21 PM IST
Watch: How do you know you are drinking too much alcohol?
Fortunately for us, there are certain separate guidelines for males and females respectively, allotted by the Centres for Disease Control, that state the standard amount of alcohol consumption.
Mar 01, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
Binge drinking may increase hypertension risk in youth
A blood pressure reading of more than 140 over 90 indicates high blood pressure.
Feb 19, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
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
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
Smoking, binge boozing linked to epigenetic signs of aging
Smoking and heavy alcohol use cause epigenetic changes to DNA that reflect accelerated biological aging in distinct, measurable ways.
Oct 09, 2015, 09:12 AM IST
