Drunk? 5 Science-Backed Tips To Combat A Hangover
While there's no magical cure for a hangover, science offers some valuable insights into how we can alleviate its effects and expedite our recovery. Check out 5 tips by expert.
Sep 26, 2023, 16:20 PM IST
Night Owls At An Increased Risk Of Death Due To Smoking, Drinking: Study
The study found that smoking and alcohol largely caused these deaths, not chronotype.
Jun 16, 2023, 19:41 PM IST
Are young people drinking less than their parents' generation? Here's what study reveals
Researchers conducted interview-based studies with young people in a range of countries and identified four main reasons.
Dec 24, 2021, 12:05 PM IST
Drinks, drugs up premature heart disease in youngsters: Study
The researcher pointed out that the use of cocaine and methamphetamine have been associated with faster cell aging and neurocognitive decline, with higher than average loss of grey matter. Recreational use of any substance was independently associated with a higher likelihood of premature and extremely premature heart disease, the team found.
Feb 16, 2021, 22:19 PM IST
Every week of lockdown increases binge drinking, says new study
The study's aim was to identify a link between COVID-19-related stress factors and changes in alcohol consumption and binge drinking since the pandemic began.
Dec 07, 2020, 15:14 PM 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
Hot tea ups esophageal cancer risk in smokers, drinkers
For the study, the researchers followed for about 10 years 456,155 participants aged 30 to 79 in China.
Feb 06, 2018, 19:17 PM IST
Parents giving alcohol to teens may not cut risky drinking
Importantly, teenagers supplied with alcohol by only their parents for one year were twice as likely to access alcohol from other sources the next year.
Jan 29, 2018, 18:17 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
Smoking, drinking may cause failures in dental fillings
The results, published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, suggest that genetic analysis might help dentists to personalise treatments for their patients, which could lead to improved outcomes.
Nov 07, 2017, 19:03 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
Goa: No more drinking in public places, says Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar
The state has already banned drinking on beaches
Sep 18, 2017, 09:59 AM 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
Are you a fan of drinking cocktails out of copper mugs? You could get posioned!
It is bad news for Moscow Mule fans, the Insta-friendly drink which is typically served in a trendy copper mug.
Aug 06, 2017, 15:18 PM IST
Can moderate drinking keep dementia at bay?
While drinking alcohol in excess is associated with many health hazards, new research has found that older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers.
Aug 02, 2017, 20:38 PM IST
Beware! Your daily drinking habit may increase your risk of developing skin cancer
While ultraviolet radiation is directly linked to BCC and cSCC risk, the relationship between alcohol and these cancers is not exactly defined, the study said.
Aug 01, 2017, 16:15 PM 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
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
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
