Alcohol Consumption
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The liver is most susceptible to alcohol – but quitting can go a long way in healing the organ
Stopping alcohol use for several months lets the liver heal and return to normal.
Ashwin Dhanda, The Conversation
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What does ‘borderline alcoholic’ mean and is it a real thing?
The old saying ‘once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic’ doesn’t apply any more.
Nicole Lee, The Conversation
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Why alcohol-free days are becoming more popular
They help balance health risks while also giving drinkers the chance to enjoy social activities.
Megan Lee, The Conversation & Emily Roberts, The Conversation
Trending
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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With high unhealthy alcohol use and increased risk of TB, counselling holds a solution
Alcohol, India’s most commonly consumed substance, can impede treatment and recovery. Integrating behavioural therapy in patient care can help with recovery.
Nishi Suryavanshi, Amita Gupta, Niteen Abhivant & Arjun Lal Kakrani
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High and dry: Why the dilution of Manipur’s widely flouted liquor ban has sparked protests
While large parts of the state never stopped drinking, the political opposition to alcohol remains.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Red and white wine are better for your waistline and heart than beer and spirits
Researchers have found that drinking wine is linked to having lower levels of visceral fat that is associated with several health complications.
Brittany Larsen, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Binge drinking can cause ‘holiday heart syndrome’ – a condition where the organ beats abnormally
If it continues for a while and is left untreated, it could lead to a cardiac arrest.
David C Gaze, The Conversation
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Gujarat prohibition: State can’t dictate what citizens eat or drink, says plea in HC
The right to eat meat within one’s home cannot be compared to drinking intoxicating substances that are injurious to health, the government argued.
Scroll Staff
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Indonesia’s ban on alcohol could come with its own health risks
In places where alcohol is prohibited or seen as controversial, there are higher incidents of methanol poisoning, global data shows.
Citta Widagdo, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Indonesia’s attempt to ban alcohol may cause more problems than it solves
The country with the world’s largest Muslim population has periodically tried to enforce prohibition.
Choky R Ramadhan, The Conversation
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Bengaluru liquor store owner booked after bill for Rs 52,841 goes viral
The retailer claimed that eight people bought the alcohol, but it was billed together as the payment was made from a single debit card.
Scroll Staff
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From Tuesday, Delhi to charge 70% more tax on alcohol amid coronavirus lockdown
This came after Arvind Kejriwal had warned people that his government will revoke relaxations if they flout physical distancing guidelines.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Aryan, Yashwardhan, Priyanshu among Indians in semi-finals
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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IPL 2024: Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar bowl Punjab Kings to crucial win over Chennai Super Kings
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India finish second in Group C following loss to Indonesia
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football