Alcoholism

Red wine no exception: Study links all alcohol to higher cancer risk

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrients has shattered the popular belief that red wine is a healthier alcoholic option. After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine and no type of wine was shown to be safe when it comes to cancer prevention. Red wine's reputation for being healthier due to antioxidants like resveratrol doesn't hold up, said lead author Dr. Eunyoung Cho of Brown University. We found no strong evidence that red wine lowers cancer risk. Interestingly, white wine was associated with higher cancer risk in women and a 22 per cent increased risk of skin cancer in some studies though researchers noted that lifestyle factors like sun exposure could play a role. When focusing on more reliable cohort studies, the link between white wine and increased cancer risk was stronger, but no significant risk increase was seen with red wine. Still, each daily glass of red wine was linked to a 5

Alcohol stocks drop after US Surgeon General urges cancer warning on labels

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in an advisory that the consumption of alcoholic drinks increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers

Death toll rises to 47 in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, over 100 hospitalised

Police arrested four people over illicit liquor sales and seized 200 litres of the alcoholic drink

Liquor set to cost more in Tamil Nadu from Feb 1: Check all the details

Tasmac said the price of 180 ml of regular and medium-quality liquor will be raised by Rs 10. For 180 ml of high-quality liquor, there is a price increase of Rs 20

Indian single malts beat global brands, capture 53% sales in 2023: Report

The top Indian brands, which contributed to this milestone, included Amrut, Paul John, Radico Khaitan's Rampur, Indri, among others

Passengers can carry 2 sealed bottles of alcohol per person in Delhi metro

Metro passengers are requested to maintain proper decorum while travelling, the DMRC said

After WHO's warning on cancer link, a look at how India consumes alcohol

According to NFHS-5, alcohol consumption is higher in rural parts of the country than the urban areas

Indian trade pacts must lower tariff on alcoholic drinks: Think tank

Such beverages will be 'key issue' in discussions as country seeks access to large markets, says ICRIER report.

PM expresses concern over growing problem of alcoholism

Modi asked the Sansthan to save the younger generation from falling victim to alcoholism

'Beat your drunk husbands': MP minister gifts wooden bats to 700 brides

Brides gifted bat by minister, to be used on husbands if they turn alcoholic

Study on rat brain may help develop personalised treatment for alcoholism

The study was published in the Journal of Neuroscience