Pakistani Girls beat Student for Refusing Alcohol

Disturbing footage on social media shows four Pakistani schoolgirls beating up another student in the corridor. It is reported that the incident happened in Lahore’s prestigious Scarsdale American International School. The assault happened after the girl allegedly refused alcohol from the group but according to the victim’s father, she refused drugs. In the video, one girl is seen on top […]

5 Top Indian Vodka Brands to Drink

The alcohol market continues to grow in India and that includes the rise of Indian vodka brands. India has one of the biggest consumer markets for vodka. This clear distilled alcoholic beverage is popular among drinkers because of its neutral taste that makes for a good drink without any mixing. It also combines well with other flavourings. Vodka can be […]

10 Top Indian Whisky Brands to Drink

It also has a subtle hint of cinnamon. Nothing takes the edge off a long day like a glass of whisky and there are a number of Indian whisky brands available. The sheer number of whisky brands in India is a testament to the country’s love for this alcoholic drink. The creation of whisky is considered to be an art […]

Does Holiday Heart Syndrome, which affects the atria, extend to the ventricles?

In an extensive study of more than 400,000 individuals, investigators found no association between alcohol consumption and ventricular arrhythmias, although higher spirit intake was associated with increasing risk, finds a new report in Heart Rhythm. Philadelphia, December 21, 2021 — The relationship between alcohol and atrial fibrillation has long been referred to as the Holiday Heart Syndrome. An extensive study of the relationship […]

Transplants for alcohol-related liver inflammation surge during pandemic

The increased number of deceased donor liver transplants related to alcoholic hepatitis — up more than 50 percent over predicted numbers — was associated with rising alcohol sales. Registrations for the national organ transplant waiting list related to alcoholic hepatitis as well as the number of deceased donor liver transplants for the inflammatory liver condition rose significantly during the pandemic, […]

Does moderate drinking protect against heart disease?

For decades, researchers have studied the impact of alcohol on cardiovascular health, often with mixed results. Scientists at Monash University in Australia set out to answer the question definitively using data from more than 18,000 people aged over 70 in the US and Australia. The landmark study found that moderate drinking of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of […]