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Lower drinking age may cause bingeing later in life!

February 7, 2013

According to a study, people legally permitted to drink before 21 years are more likely to turn to binge drinking later in life. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis tracked the long-term …

Binge drinking increases type 2 diabetic risk

January 31, 2013

Binge drinking causes insulin resistance, which spurs a greater risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to the results of an animal study. Insulin resistance (IR) arises when cells fail to respond to the normal actions of the hormone …

New Year Special: Hangover remedies

December 31, 2012

We could drone on about the ill-effects of alcohol consumption and what happens to your body and liver when you drink it but that won’t stop most people from their usual New Year drinking. Many of you are going to usher in 2013 …

Even moderate drinking can damage your brain cells!

October 25, 2012

A couple of glasses of wine daily may be a good way to promote cardiovascular and brain health, but it also comes with a hidden risk - lowering brain cell production by 40 percent, new research says. Megan Anderson, a graduate …

Mothers responsible for their kids’ drinking problems!

October 7, 2012

Kids often emulate their mother, not father, when it comes to drinking habits in adulthood, says a landmark study. Children are more likely to see their mothers drink than their fathers, who do most of their drinking outside the …

What booze does to your body (Video)

October 3, 2012

Ever wonder how alcohol affects your body? Alcohol consumption in moderation has been touted as being ‘good for health’. But what really happens when you drink? Watch this video to find out. Moderate drinking may help your …

Alcohol abuse – what you need to know

October 3, 2012

The recent Satyamev Jayate episode brought forward some questions that we tend to ignore about alcoholism. Addictions are dependent on external factors to feel a misplaced sense of control. It doesn’t matter what form the …

Satyamev Jayate: Alcohol abuse in our society

December 14, 2012

Today’s Satyamev Jayate episode dealt with alcohol abuse. Alcoholism is a problem that ails our society yet we usually refuse to acknowledge its effect. It usually starts early in life - as a dare, a sort of a coming-of-age …

Binge drinking can lead to irregular heartbeat and poor cardiovascular health!

June 4, 2012

The term "Holiday heart syndrome" was coined in 1978 and refers to patients who experience a potentially dangerous form of palpitation after excessive drinking, especially during winter holidays. The symptoms usually went …

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