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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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  Want to quit alcohol, smoking and tobacco addiction in 2025? Follow these Ayurvedic remedies

  Health | December 30, 2024 11:39 IST

  In the new year, give up one bad habit and adopt a good one. If you want to give up the habit of alcohol, cigarettes or tobacco, then you can adopt the Ayurvedic remedies suggested by Swami Ramdev.

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  Swiggy, Zomato likely to start delivering alcohol at doorstep in THESE states: Report

  Lifestyle | July 16, 2024 20:44 IST

  Swiggy and Zomato are expected to introduce doorstep alcohol delivery in select Indian states, including New Delhi, Punjab, Goa, and Kerala, according to a recent report.

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  In A Rare Case: UK dog becomes 'first' to be treated for 'alcohol addiction'

  Trending | April 11, 2023 10:17 IST

  Coco, a two-year-old cross Labrador in UK's Plymouth who had become "dependent" on alcohol is the first canine to be treated for alcohol addiction

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  I've done my fair share of drinking: Bella Hadid quits alcohol after seeing her brain scan

  Celebrities | January 24, 2022 14:40 IST

  Supermodel Bella Hadid divulged that it became "a lot harder to pick up the glass" after her doctor and medical advisor for her non-alcoholic beverage brand Kin Euphorics showed her the effects of alcohol on her brain.

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  Get rid of alcohol, cigarette addiction with Swami Ramdev's effective yoga tips, home remedies

  Health | July 17, 2020 9:50 IST

  Swami Ramdev, in a special show on India TV, reveals that while there is no scientific study that claims that yoga can completely cure alcohol and cigarette addiction, he claims that it helps on the path to recovery. He reveals that intoxication causes a high risk of pneumonia along with weakening the immunity system.

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  Swami Ramdev suggests ways yoga can help recover from addiction

  Lifestyle | April 24, 2020 11:16 IST

  Swami Ramdev explains that yoga helps activate good energy in the body which helps in calming down the mind. This further helps a person to recover from addiction.

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  Drink amla, aloe vera juice to treat constipation, suggests Swami Ramdev

  Lifestyle | April 24, 2020 11:17 IST

  Swami Ramdev suggests drinking aloe vera and amla juice to treat constipation. He reveals that it will help people who have a habit of smoking cigarette first thing in the morning.

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  Recover from alcohol addiction with Swami Ramdev's effective yoga tips

  Lifestyle | April 24, 2020 11:18 IST

  Swami Ramdev shares effective tips that help in addiction recovery. He claims that yoga calms the mind and brings positivity which helps to recover from addiction.

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  Can alcohol dependency be treated with acupressure?

  Lifestyle | April 24, 2020 13:00 IST

  Swami Ramdev explains if it is possible to treat addiction of alcohol with acupressure. He claims that a person should have the will power to fight the addiction. In this process, pranayamas helps alot.

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  Exposure to alcohol advertising linked to teen drinking: Study

  Science | February 24, 2020 16:41 IST

  Exposure to alcohol advertising can change the attitudes of teens about the beverage, and can cause them to start drinking, according to a study which may lead to new policy recommendations for television commercials.

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  New marker helps predict mice prone to alcohol addiction: Study

  Science | November 24, 2019 13:54 IST

  Researchers have discovered a new brain-circuit system in mice that sheds light on how the rodents transition from moderate to compulsive alcohol consumption -- an advance that may lead to the development of new approaches to study drug addiction in humans.

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  Alcohol intake in India up 38% this decade says the study

  Health | May 08, 2019 16:42 IST

  Alcohol intake in India up 38% this decade says the study: The consumption of alcohol has increased in India over the past few years.

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  Alcohol images on greeting cards promote harmful drinking, say health experts

  Lifestyle | December 23, 2018 6:16 IST

  Illustrations and texts portray alcohol as natural, enjoyable and fun, and can range from a glass of champagne with the word "cheers" to those that are more excessive and encourage binge drinking.

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  Here’s how your binge drinking habits are linked to social media addiction

  Health | December 21, 2018 23:44 IST

  College students who binge drink frequently post on social media in an intoxicated condition and show signs of social media addiction.

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  Here's the reason behind alcohol addiction

  Health | June 26, 2018 13:29 IST

  In the study, published in the journal Science, the team used a mouse model to measure the expression of hundreds of genes in five areas of the brain.  

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  Excess consumption of alcohol can increase risk of cancer: Experts

  Health | November 10, 2017 14:29 IST

  Excess and regular consumption of alcohol can increase the risk of developing cancer, said the experts. They also warned that it can increase the chances of developing several cancers.

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  Pooja Bhatt talks about tips to overcome alcoholism in her book

  Bollywood | October 24, 2017 13:00 IST

  Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt revealed that she was badly addicted to alcohol, but chose to quit it recently. She revealed that she has not touched liquor since 10 months.

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  Pooja Bhatt to pen her struggle with alcohol in a book

  Celebrities | October 22, 2017 11:49 IST

  It's been 10 months since Pooja Bhatt has touched alcohol.

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  Alcohol consumption on rise among American adults, study says

  Lifestyle | August 10, 2017 14:51 IST

  US has seen an 11 per cent increase between 2002 and 2012 in alcohol consumption