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eeping yourself hydrated is the key, and moreover when you plan to catch up over drinks as alcohol furthers dehydration.

Low strength alcohol could increase consumption

Reducing consumption of alcohol is a public health priority in many countries.

26 April 2018 4:04 PM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Binge drinking during pregnancy could lead to alcohol abuse in kid

Offspring of binge-drinking mothers were less responsive to natural stimuli.

26 April 2018 4:00 PM IST

The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds youth majorly affected by drug overdose

Factors associated with increased overdose risk were disorders involving use of alcohol, cocaine or amphetamines.

26 April 2018 8:09 AM IST

Local media reports say that the cat was intentionally thrown from the ninth-floor window by its drunk owner. (Youtube Screengrab: DailyMail)

Cat survives nine-storey fall, lands on its feet, literally!

Local police are currently investigating the issue, however no arrests have been made so far.

25 April 2018 4:43 PM IST

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Premenstrual syndrome could be because of alcohol

There are some plausible biological explanations for the association found.

24 April 2018 3:09 PM IST

The experiment showed how male flies who hadnt ejaculated for days opted for alcoholic meals (Photo: AFP)

Experiment reveals flies find sex enjoyable and consume alcohol in its...

It also sheds light on how substance addiction works as drugs use the same system in brains which are used to process...

20 April 2018 3:56 PM IST

Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a persons breathing starts and stops repeatedly while they are asleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Too hot to sleep? 5 tips to help you get some shut-eye

With temperature crossing 40 degree Celsius on most days, 'above normal' heat makes it extremely difficult to maintain...

20 April 2018 8:53 AM IST

Spirits are only 20% effective in making one feel relaxed while red wine is most effective at 53%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Augmented reality app can aid Parkinson's patients overcome 'freezing'

The responses also differed by gender and category of alcohol dependency.

16 April 2018 9:08 PM IST

The findings indicate that heavy drinking and alcohol use disorders are the most important risk factors for dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does alcohol cause dementia?

The findings from the study are published in the journal Lancet Public Health.

16 April 2018 2:00 PM IST

Alcohol use disorders are associated with a three-fold higher risk of all types of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds regular alcohol consumption could take years off your life

According to the research, drinking more alcohol is associated with a higher risk of stroke, fatal aneurysm, heart...

14 April 2018 1:20 PM IST

If youre really concerned about your longevity, dont have more than a drink a day. (Photo: Pixabay)

When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

Women are hit by the effects of alcohol at lower amounts than men.

13 April 2018 4:17 PM IST

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Revealed! Why sugar, alcohol make us thirsty

UT Southwestern researchers made the discovery.

13 April 2018 12:26 PM IST