Marijuana, binge drinking lead to unprotected sex
Undergraduate college students are more likely to have unprotected sex on days they use marijuana or binge on alcohol than on days they don't, warns a study.
Oct 08, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
Drunk driving cases on the rise: Court
A Delhi court has refused to set aside the jail term of an auto rickshaw driver held guilty of drunk driving, observing that instances of accidents under influence of alcohol are increasing and some deterrence is required.
Oct 05, 2015, 15:25 PM IST
How binge drinking leads to alcohol addiction
A malfunctioning enzyme may be behind why people who love to binge drink on weekends or at parties are at a higher risk of alcohol addiction, scientists from Stanford University reported.
Oct 02, 2015, 16:33 PM IST
Hit-and-run case: Salman Khan had not drunk alcohol, lawyer tells HC
Seeking to pick holes in the prosecution's arguments in the 2002 hit-and-run case, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's lawyer on Monday told the Bombay High Court that the evidence did not suggest that the actor had consumed alcohol.
Sep 28, 2015, 23:46 PM IST
Pancreatitis sufferers have poor odds of improving
WellingtonSufferers of pancreatitis have a high likelihood of their condition worsening if they fail to stop smoking and to cut alcohol consumption, said a study released on Monday.
Sep 28, 2015, 15:36 PM IST
Lower drinking age linked to high school dropout rate
Amidst the calls to lower the legal age for drinking -- including in India where the permissible age is 25 -- a new study said the move could lead to high school dropout rates.
Sep 28, 2015, 15:17 PM IST
Alcohol, drug addicts far likelier to smoke
A team of researchers has revealed that around the world, those who are treated for addiction are far more likely to smoke.
Sep 27, 2015, 16:32 PM IST
Diabetes medication could treat alcohol addiction
A medication used for diabetes and obesity could also be used for the treatment of alcohol dependence, suggests new research.
Sep 26, 2015, 16:02 PM IST
Boozing much? Anti-diabetic drugs can help you with that addiction
If you want to get rid of the alcohol addiction, then this is for you. A recent study has found that diabetes medication can be used to treat alcohol dependence.
Sep 26, 2015, 11:20 AM IST
Energy drinks linked to serious head injury in teens
Teenagers who consume energy drinks are much more likely to sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBI), new research suggests.
Sep 19, 2015, 15:56 PM IST
Alcohol addiction may trigger various cancers in Indians: Lancet
Not just harming their heart and brain, alcohol dependency may also be behind several forms of cancers among heavy drinkers in low-income countries like India, researchers have warned.
Sep 17, 2015, 11:52 AM IST
Breast cancer: Top five ways to reduce your risk!
While researchers and health experts are still not certain how to prevent breast cancer, maintaining healthy habits can help reduce your risk.
Sep 14, 2015, 10:15 AM IST