Brand regrets not helping Winehouse
August 13th, 2012 - 7:05 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) British comedian Russell Brand regrets not helping singer Amy Winehouse battle drug addiction, which led to her death.The 37-year-old actor is known to have ... Read more...
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Russian Muslim region MPs seek alcohol ban
December 3rd, 2011 - 11:18 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) In a move to prevent traffic accidents and alcohol poisoning, MPs in Russia's predominantly Muslim region Ingushetia have drafted a bill which, if passed, would ... Read more...
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Power, alcohol, anonymity make you drop guard
June 23rd, 2011 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 23 (IANS) Power can either lead to great acts of altruism, or corruptive, unethical behaviour. Being intoxicated can lead to a first date, or a bar brawl.
And ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
The latest drink and drive warning- but this time it’s for coffee
January 7th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 7 (ANI): Experts have challenged UK government's advice that urges drivers to drink caffeinated drinks if they feel tired, saying that the stimulant could have potentially dangerous side-effects.A motoring group ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Former JetBlue flight attendant avoids jail
October 20th, 2010 - 9:43 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 20 (IANS) A former JetBlue flight attendant, who went berserk on a plane and said goodbye to his career in a dramatic exit down an emergency chute, has accepted ... Read more...
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Why men are twice as likely to become alcoholics
October 20th, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 20 (IANS) Men are twice as likely as women to become alcoholics and now scientists believe they know why. They found that consuming beer and wine on a night out ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Why men are more vulnerable to alcoholism
October 19th, 2010 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): It is well known that men are up to twice as likely to develop alcoholism as women. However, the reason behind this difference in susceptibility has remained unclear. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Why drunk drivers feel they are fit to get behind the wheel
August 18th, 2010 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 18 (ANI): Researchers have found why some people feel they have recovered enough to drive after drinking.The new study, led by Dr. Peter J. Snyder, vice president of research for ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Chris Jericho arrested for alcohol intoxication in a public place
January 29th, 2010 - 1:45 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) WWE stars Chris Jericho and Gregory Helms were arrested because of alcohol intoxication, in a public place in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. There also ... Read more...
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Coffee makes drunk people think they are sober
December 8th, 2009 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) A cup of coffee may make it harder for people to realise they're drunk, according to new lab research.
Besides, popular caffeinated "alcohol-energy" drinks don't neutralise alcohol intoxication, findings ... Read more...
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Coffee doesn’t reverse negative effects of booze
December 8th, 2009 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): Contrary to the popular opinion, a cup of coffee won't sober up people with alcohol intoxication, says a new study.The study conducted using mouse model has shown that ... Read more...
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Alcohol intoxication may not always be visible
May 23rd, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 23 (ANI): Alcohol intoxication is often accompanied by trouble walking or slurred speech, however, exceptionally tolerant individuals do not show signs of tipsiness even though they are very intoxicated, says ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Beer goggles-effect lasts longer in women than men
December 21st, 2008 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 21 (ANI): Heres some good news for men: the effect of beer goggles, a phenomenon in which one''s consumption of booze makes less attractive people look sexier, lasts longer ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
21st birthday binge drinking ritual can pose serious health hazards
May 20th, 2008 - 3:23 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Made all the plans to down 21 alcoholic drinks on your 21st birthday? Well, according to you that might be the best treat on the big day ... Read more...
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