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Google Doodle commemorates 184th b'day of `Little Women` author Louis
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov.29 (ANI): The Google Doodle pays tribute to one of the best-known female authors of the 19th century, Louisa May Alcott, who was born in New England 184 years ago today, with some of the most well-known characters from her semi-autobiographical book 'Little Women&
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Moderate alcohol intake lowers risk of some strokes
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [US], Nov. 25 (ANI): According to a recent study, light and moderate alcohol consumption of up to two drinks per day is associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke but seems to have no effect on a person's risk of hemorrhagic stroke. However, high-to-heavy drinking wa
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High blood alcohol levels suppress appetite and weight gain: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
WashingtonD.C [US], Nov. 25 (ANI): A recent series of studies published in the journal 'Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior', explored the relationship between feeding and alcohol consumption.
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Marijuana boon for drug addicts: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Nov. 17 (ANI): A UBC study has found that using marijuana could treat people addicted to opioid drugs and help some alcoholics to quit their drinking habit.
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Children of alcoholic parents face risk of underage drinking
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 16 (ANI): Approach to preventing alcohol and drug use by some adolescents should begin in early childhood, suggests a study published in Developmental Psychology journal.
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Excessive drinking during teenage affects offspring's brain
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov.15 (ANI): The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol during adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations.
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Alcohol dependency in young adults may have long-lasting effects
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 2 (ANI): A study says that young adults with symptoms of alcohol dependence may see health effects late in life, even decades after conquering their problem drinking.
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Risk of violence in romantic relationships increased due to psychopathy
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct. 27 (ANI): A UBC study has found that people with higher levels of psychopathic tendencies are more likely to assault their romantic partners. They are even more likely to drink alcohol.
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Air India to take blood samples to know alcohol intake by staff
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 26 (ANI): In wake of the increasing violation of rules by its staff, Air India on Wednesday decided to take blood samples of the pilots along with prevalent breath analyser to assess the accurate intake of alcohol.
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Alcohol mixed with energy drink causes similar risk as cocaine
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
WahingtonD.C. [US], Oct. 26 (ANI): Drinking highly caffeinated alcoholic beverages trigger changes in the adolescent brain, similar to taking cocaine, and the consequences last into adulthood, according to a recent research conducted at Purdue University.
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Video games with alcohol and smoking content influence teenagers
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C [India], Oct. 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, playing video games with references to alcohol and tobacco, has a deep influence on teenager's minds.
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Alcohol abuse is linked to increased risk of schizophrenia in later life
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct. 21 (ANI): A new study shows that alcohol, cannabis and other illicit drugs can greatly increase the risk of developing schizophrenia in later life.
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