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Heavy drinkers and binge drinkers, however, were at least 10 percent more likely to die from any cause (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking a little may lead to longer life, says study

According to researchers light to moderate drinkers are more than 20 percent less likely to die early of any cause.

15 Aug 2017 8:35 AM

10 signs you consume too much alcohol

Here's what experts warn

14 Aug 2017 3:24 PM

A new study has revealed that goldfish produce alcohol to survive harsh winters beneath frozen lakes, which naturally makes them ‘lose their inhibition.’ (Photo: Pixabay)

Goldfish can make alcohol due to protein mutation

Goldfish have two sets of proteins and mutation allows them to make ethanol outside mitochondria helping them survive harsh conditions.

12 Aug 2017 1:57 PM

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways to keep up fertility in men

From exercising and going to bed naked to not riding a bicycle, we list ways of keeping up fertility in men.

10 Aug 2017 10:47 AM

Drinking a pint of beer may trigger productivity and help you think out of the box for your artistic tasks (Photo: Pixabay)

Beer may help overcome creative block, says study

Scientists from University of Graz in Austria found people performed better in creative tasks after drinking moderate amount of alcohol.

10 Aug 2017 8:55 AM

Any type of alcoholic beverage consumption raises the likelihood of developing two forms of cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Daily alcohol intake ups risk of skin cancer

According to experts ethanol metabolism plays major role in alcohol carcinogenesis and increases risk of cancer by 11 percent.

09 Aug 2017 10:49 AM

The simplest description of organic beer is that it’s brewed from 95 percent of organic ingredients. (Picture used for representational purposes only)

A pintessential hip hop

The world has been exploding with the news of researchers in Singapore having brewed up a beer containing probiotic bacteria.

05 Aug 2017 12:13 AM

The remains of a wine press were found housed within the structure.

1600-year-old wine press located in Israel

According to Times of Israel, archaeologists have discovered a 1,600-year-old wine press in the Ramat Negev region of the country.

04 Aug 2017 12:22 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how stress-booze combo messes with your head

The study's findings suggest healthier alternatives to combat stress.

31 Jul 2017 6:15 PM

Researchers suggest that alcohol may block the learning of new information, giving the brain, in the process, more resources to lay down recently learned information into long –term memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social drinking may increase memory, says study

While people drink to forget, a new study suggests that it may actually enhance cognitive abilities.

25 Jul 2017 4:39 PM

Congress leader P. Chidambaram pointed out that many products have been kept out of the new tax regime.

Chidambaram points out 40 per cent of India's GDP kept out of GST

GST is believed to be the biggest economic reform since independence.

23 Jul 2017 6:53 PM

The process dates back to thousands of years when ancient Greeks put their wine in amphoras too.

Care for some wine aged under water?

At the winery, one can take a dive into the Adriatic Sea to watch the process of ageing.

21 Jul 2017 3:38 AM

Binge or heavy episodic drinking means four or more standard drinks within a two-hour drinking session for females, five or more drinks for males (Photo: Pixabay)

Binge drinking in teenagers affects brain

Research shows that it affects memory, attention and language and an increased risk of developing alcohol use disorder later in life.

20 Jul 2017 7:49 AM

SP leader Naresh Agrawal made the comment while participating in a short duration debate on 'rising incidents of lynching and atrocities on minorities and dalits across the country'. (Photo: PTI)

SP leader links Hindu gods with alcohol in RS, apologises for remark

After two adjournments, when the House re-assembled, Agrawal said he did not intend to hurt sentiments of anyone.

19 Jul 2017 7:11 PM

Drinking during pregnancy can risk generations

Researchers can begin to create novel therapies and methods of prevention after new findings.

08 Jul 2017 8:40 AM

The beer was invented by Chan Mei Zhi Alcine, a fourth year student at the university.

This probiotic beer will boost your immunity

Researchers at National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a special brew of beer, which comes with Lactobacillus paracasei L26.

07 Jul 2017 12:33 AM

The distilling process used for gin and even Absolute vodka ensures that there are no sulphites in the final product. (Photo: Flickr)

Drinking gin and tonic can help soothe hayfever

Most alcohol is supposed to make symptoms of hayfever and asthma worse, due to their high content of histamines and sulphites.

23 Jun 2017 12:42 AM

Another way to enhance the flavour of gin is to strictly add unflavoured mixers.

Your gin is best stored in the refrigerator

She also added that although storing gin in the cupboard wont ruin the quality of the spirit, it is best never had at room temperature.

16 Jun 2017 12:25 AM

Researches believe there is good evidence that exposure to maternal smoking and alcohol is associated with developmental problems in children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Epigenetic changes at birth linked to fighting, lying habits in kids

Genetic factors are known to strongly influence conduct problems.

13 Jun 2017 9:10 AM

Teen drunkenness linked to an early death: study

Researchers analyzed data from interviews hat asked people if they had ever had a drunken episode and at what age.

09 Jun 2017 12:57 PM

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