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  Drinking to cope with stress in your 20s? Study links it to reduced brain function later

  Health | March 17, 2026 22:48 IST

  A study by University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that using alcohol to cope with stress in early adulthood may lead to lasting brain changes. These effects can impact decision-making and cognitive flexibility later in life, even after long periods of abstinence.

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  US doctor explains dangers of quitting drinking suddenly

  Health | February 10, 2026 19:39 IST

  Quitting alcohol after long-term dependency is far more complex than willpower alone. A US-based physician explains how sudden withdrawal disrupts brain chemistry, why symptoms can escalate quickly, and why medical supervision is often critical.

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  Eating protein before alcohol: Health benefits you should know

  Lifestyle | January 22, 2026 13:58 IST

  Alcohol gets absorbed faster on an empty stomach. Experts explain how eating protein before drinking slows absorption and reduces strain on the body.

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  The story behind India’s 30 ml peg and why it still sets the drinking standard

  Lifestyle | January 20, 2026 18:56 IST

  India’s 30 ml peg did not happen by accident. Rooted in colonial-era drinking habits and shaped by modern health norms, the standard drink helps define how alcohol is measured, consumed and discussed across bars, homes and public policy today.

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  Why January is the hardest yet the best month to quit drinking, therapist explains

  Lifestyle | January 20, 2026 11:57 IST

  January is often the hardest month to quit drinking due to emotional lows, stress and stronger cravings. A counsellor explains why this difficult period is also the best time to stop, and how quitting in January can lead to lasting change.

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  Why alcohol limits are different for men and women

  Health | January 11, 2026 13:51 IST

  Why are alcohol limits lower for women than men? A dietitian explains how body composition, enzymes and hormones affect alcohol metabolism, and why the same drink can have a stronger impact on women’s health.

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  Drinking over Christmas and New Year? Here’s why Hangxiety can creep in and how to deal with it

  Health | December 24, 2025 9:22 IST

  Christmas and New Year celebrations often involve drinks and late nights. For some, this can lead to hangxiety, a mix of anxiety and unease the next day. We take a look at what hangxiety is, why it happens, and simple ways to manage it during the festive season.

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  Delhi's liquor mobile app: Pre-book brands, check stocks in real-time under revamped excise policy

  Delhi | December 17, 2025 16:11 IST

  Delhi's new liquor mobile app: The national capital currently has over 700 liquor outlets, all operated by four government-run agencies.

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  Supreme Court raps states: 'Liquor tetra packs look like juice boxes, kids can carry them to school'

  India | November 17, 2025 16:14 IST

  The Supreme Court also questioned why states were permitting this at all, remarking that such decisions seemed driven mainly by revenue concerns, with little attention to public health.

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  Student caught buying alcohol in school uniform sparks outrage in MP's Damoh, collector orders probe

  Madhya Pradesh | November 08, 2025 12:47 IST

  Madhya Pradesh: The incident took place in the Patharia Assembly constituency, which is represented by Madhya Pradesh’s Animal Husbandry Minister Lakhan Patel. Local residents have alleged that the liquor shop in question openly sells alcohol to school students and minors without any restrictions.

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  'Women in MP consume most alcohol in India,' claims Jeetu Patwari; BJP demands apology

  Madhya Pradesh | August 26, 2025 16:38 IST

  Jeetu Patwari's remark claiming women in Madhya Pradesh consume the most alcohol sparked a major political row, with BJP leaders, including CM Mohan Yadav, demanding an apology for insulting women.

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  Telangana: 15 hospitalised after consuming suspected adulterated toddy in Hyderabad

  July 09, 2025 12:29 IST

  Telangana: One of the affected individuals remains in critical condition, while the others continue to receive medical care. Authorities have initiated a probe to determine the cause of the incident.

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  Pre-party meals to hydration: How to avoid hangover the next morning after a night of partying

  Lifestyle | June 24, 2025 12:30 IST

  Parties bring with it the chances of hangover, fatigue and other problems. However, these problems can be averted with a little bit of prep. Here are some ways to avoid hangover the next morning after a night of partying, as suggested by an expert.

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  Alcohol price to increase in Maharashtra as state hikes excise duty: Check revised rates here

  Maharashtra | June 10, 2025 23:16 IST

  The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved some of the measures to increase the revenue of the Excise Department. These initiatives are expected to boost the department's annual revenue by approximately Rs 14,000 crore.

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  Experts highlight how alcohol consumption, vaping can silently affect fertility in men and women

  Health | June 09, 2025 8:30 IST

  Fertility issues have become rampant in both men and women. Doctors say that tobacco, alcohol consumption and vaping are silently harming the reproductive health and increasing the chances of miscarriages. Read on to know more.

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  Alcohol-linked cancer deaths double in the U.S. over three decades, finds new study

  Health | May 23, 2025 8:13 IST

  Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the United States rose from below 12,000 in 1990 to more than 23,000 in 2021. These findings will be presented next week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Chicago. Read on to know more.

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  Ben Stokes describes his relation with alcohol having quit drinking before the 'huge' Test season

  Cricket | May 19, 2025 23:52 IST

  Ben Stokes admitted that he can't remain sober for the rest of his life, but has developed a bit of restraint with respect to alcohol. Stokes also spoke about the psychological effects of alcohol usage as he prepares himself for a huge Test season with India series at home, followed by the Ashes.

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  Unhealthy habits in young adults begin showing effects by age 36, finds study

  Health | April 25, 2025 23:48 IST

  A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Jyvaskyla and it was published in the journal Annals of Medicine found that effects of unhealthy habits in young adulthood begin to surface around the age of 36. Read on to know more about the study.

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  Man caught 'drinking' inside Delhi Metro arrested, says he shot video to go viral on social media

  Delhi | April 10, 2025 6:34 IST

  Delhi Metro: The accused admitted that he had shot the video on March 23, 2025 at around 10 pm while travelling from Welcome Metro Station to Karkardooma Court Metro Station. The alcohol shown in the video was not real, but he drank a soft drink to make people think he was drinking, he said.

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  Delhi government extends existing excise policy till June 2025 | Check details

  Delhi | March 27, 2025 7:33 IST

  Delhi excise policy: The extended policy, also known as the old excise policy, came into operation in September 2022 after the then AAP govt scrapped its reformative policy (2021-22) that ran into rough weather amid allegations of irregularities in its formulation and implementation.