Alcohol Consumption

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This undated image courtesy of the Museum of Natural History of Vienna (NHMW), shows a 2,600 year-old-human excrement from the Hallstatt salt mines in which beans, millet and barley are clearly visible. (Anwora / Museum of Natural History of Vienna / AFP)

Humans enjoyed blue cheese and beer 2,700 years ago: study

Scientists made the discovery by analyzing samples of human excrement found at the heart of the Hallstatt mine in the Austrian Alps

14 Oct 2021 10:55 AM

Police use batons to control the crowd outside a wine shop in Vishwas Nagar of east Delhi, Tuesday, May 5, 2020. People are crowding outside liquor shops in New Delhi despite having to pay 70 per cent tax as ‘special coronavirus fees’ on the sale of liquor. (Photo | PTI)

Liquor delivery now at your doorstep in Chhattisgarh as web portal, app launched to avoid crowding

The government launched the portal and app after a large number of people queued up outside wine shops, flouting physical distancing norms

05 May 2020 5:47 PM

South Africa’s young entrepreneurs are exploiting the unique vegetation of the shrub- and heathland of the coastal Cape. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Ginologists in South Africa giving gin a local flavour

South Africa slings back the fynbos-flavoured gin, after seeing 50 per cent increase in consumption.

29 Jun 2019 1:06 PM

Alcohol increases the risk by three per 100 so its a low absolute risk, but it's something that's modifiable.(Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Reduce alcohol intake to lower risk of breast cancer

Cutting down on regular alcohol consumption by women can reduce risk of breast cancer.

19 Jun 2019 3:27 PM

As per the Lancet study, the total volume of alcohol consumed in India has increased by 38 per cent between 2010 and 2017 in India. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

India getting drunk more than ever before

China, India contribute to the growing global alcohol thirst according to the latest study by The Lancet journal.

08 May 2019 3:01 PM

Liquor death: Villagers vandalise shops

Anti-liquor protest in Khurda erupted on Monday after the death of a person at Haladia village.

26 Feb 2019 2:27 AM

The major cause of defective sperm function is DNA damage. (Photo: Pixabay)

Daily yoga practice improves sperm quality: AIIMS study

This could be explained by increase in levels of certain chemicals which increase neuroplasticity.

11 Jun 2018 1:41 PM

The wonders frequent sauna could do!

Frequent sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of stroke.

07 May 2018 8:18 PM

Stating that government regulations and hike in duties remain a risk to Indias developing beer market (Photo: AFP)

Report shows beer consumption in India as lowest in Asia

The low consumption is due to reasons like conservative attitudes, licensing regulations and restrictions on the sale of alcohol.

23 Mar 2018 8:57 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Letting kids to taste alcohol may up drinking related risks

Early sipping represents what is often a child's first direct experience with drinking.

04 Mar 2018 1:01 PM

Parrikar was addressing State Youth Parliament, an event organised by the state Legislature Department in Panaji. (Photo: PTI/File)

Women are consuming alcohol, Goa CM's 'tolerance level crossed'

Parrikar also accused the youth in Goa of shying away from hard work, therefore majorly applying for government jobs.

10 Feb 2018 8:38 AM

Health ministry officials have proposed even stricter measures against tobacco (Photo: AFP)

Rising fitness trend sees Russians reduce drinking and smoking

The most recent WHO figures show Russian adults drinking an average of 12.2 litres of pure alcohol a year, a 20 percent decrease from 2012.

16 Jan 2018 6:05 PM

Researchers say alcohol has no impact on your personality

Find out more.

27 Nov 2017 3:14 PM

At least five people were killed and four others were stated to be critical after consuming illicit liquor in Danwar village of Bihar's Rohtas district. (Representational | ANI)

5 die on consuming illicit liquor in Bihar post-alcohol ban; SHO suspended

Shahabad Deputy Inspector General of Police said strict action will also be taken against the excise department.

28 Oct 2017 12:52 PM

Text programme may help pregnant women quit smoking: study

Here what researchers found.

02 Oct 2017 4:47 PM

Diet and microbiome may be important variables in the different outcomes (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming alcohol with controlled diet can prevent liver problems

Alcoholic liver disease is a global health burden and refers to a disease spectrum including hepatomegaly and simple fatty liver.

26 Sep 2017 8:04 PM

This combination of photos provided by Boston University shows sections from a normal brain, top, and from the brain of former University of Texas football player Greg Ploetz, bottom, in stage IV of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (Photo: AP)

Science Says: How repeated head blows affect the brain

Here's what is known about the condition.

07 Sep 2017 2:11 PM

Nearly 8 in 1,000 babies born with alcohol-related birth defects: Study

Find out more.

27 Aug 2017 3:39 PM

Mindfulness could help reduce how much you drink

Here's why.

24 Aug 2017 3:56 PM

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