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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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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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 Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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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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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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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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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit