Alcohol

Alcohol ups cancer risk--study Sat, 04/09/2011 - 14:06 by Anupreet Kaur According to the new European study published in the 'British Medical Journal,' consumption of more than two alcoholic drinks a day by men and one drink by women can raise the risks of cancer. Comments Read more	3-year-old Brit diagnosed with alcoholism Mon, 03/14/2011 - 17:25 by Jaspreet Virk At an age when kids are still bottle-fed, here is a 3-year-old who is undergoing treatment for alcoholism at a Birmingham hospital. The unnamed kid from the West Midlands is Britain's youngest alcoholic. Comments Read more	Air pollution a major cause of heart attack--study Thu, 02/24/2011 - 13:47 by Neka Sehgal Air pollution, especially inhaling the ultra fine particles of traffic fumes raise cardiovascular risks and triggers more heart attacks than alcohol, drugs or physical exertion, claims an intriguing new study. Comments Read more
Moderate drinking good for heart--study Wed, 02/23/2011 - 12:51 by Jaspreet Virk Fond of drinking? If so, here's another reason to raise a toast to good health, as moderate amounts of alcohol is good for heart, claim two reports. Comments Read more	Want to save your marriage? Quit alcohol Thu, 01/20/2011 - 12:24 by Jaspreet Virk If your drinking habit is taking a toll on marriage, you are not the only one, as a new study states that alcohol dependence plays a major role in longevity of a relationship. Comments Read more	Smoking responsible for earlier male deaths in Europe Tue, 01/18/2011 - 21:59 by Jaspreet Virk Ever thought why women have been outliving men across the Europe? Well, it is not just that men have not been seeking health care more readily, the main reason is their practice of smoking which is responsible for the gender gap in death rates in the continent, a new research states. Comments Read more
David Arquette enters rehab for drinking and depression Mon, 01/03/2011 - 13:45 by Neha Gupta Actor David Arquette has checked into rehab for alcohol and depression issues, according to his spokesperson. Comments Read more	State bans alcoholic drinks containing caffeine Fri, 11/19/2010 - 16:38 by Neha Gupta Sale of drinks containing both alcohol and caffeine has been banned by the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Comments Read more	FDA warns 4 energy-drink makers against adding caffeine to beverages Thu, 11/18/2010 - 15:01 by Neha Gupta The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday warned four alcoholic energy-drink makers that their beverages are unsafe. Comments Read more
'Munsters' actor checks into rehab Fri, 11/12/2010 - 09:44 by Prince damin Newark, N.J. -- Butch Patrick's agent says the former child star of the classic sitcom "The Munsters" is being treated for drug and alcohol addiction at a New Jersey rehab. Patrick, 57, played Eddie Munster on the iconic 1960s show. He checked into an undisclosed facility "to deal with a lifetime problem of substance abuse," his agent, Jodi Ritzen, told People.com Thursday. Copyright 2010 United Press International, Inc. (UPI). Comments	David Cassidy booked for driving under influence Fri, 11/05/2010 - 18:47 by Neka Sehgal David Cassidy, the former child actor, teen heartthrob, and pop singer made famous by his role in the 1970's musical sitcom, The Partridge Family, was arrested on Wednesday night in St. Lucie County, Florida, on suspicion of DUI. Comments Read more	California won't legalize pot Wed, 11/03/2010 - 11:04 by Rakhi Sacramento -- California voters defeated Proposition 19, a measure that would have legalized and taxed marijuana, early returns indicated. If approved, the ballot initiative would have allowed state residents 21 and older to grow and own marijuana subject to taxation. It would have made California the first U.S. state to legalize marijuana. The Sacramento Bee said as of early Wednesday with 22 percent of precincts reporting, 56.1 percent of voters said no to Proposition 19, while 43.9 percent supported it. Comments Read more