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Poor diet quality may increase chances of frailty in older people: Study

One limitation of the study is that it relied on elderly people to accurately recall and report on their eating habits over the previous year

How weightlifting changes the brain

The study finds that weight training, accomplished in rodents with ladders and tiny, taped-on weights, can reduce or even reverse aspects of age-related memory loss

Want long and strong hair? Here is how fermented rice water can help you

Fermented rice water is a rich source of Vitamin E that is known to turn fizzy, damaged hair into soft, silky tresses

Multi-drug resistant malaria spreading rapidly in Asia: Lancet study

The study reveals the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance to inform public health malaria control strategies, researchers said.

Smokers have more complications after skin cancer surgery, says study

Current smokers were more than nine times as likely to have complications like clots or hematomas

Some don't heed warnings of acne drug danger during pregnancy conception

iPLEDGE mandates pregnancy test for women who want a prescription for isotretinoin

Earlier ebola outbreaks and how the world overcame them

Scientists are confident enough to tackle ebola but they are thwarted by politics

Autoimmune diseases rising, 75% of those affected are women: Study

Some common symptoms of autoimmune diseases are pain in joints, stiffness, excessive tiredness and headaches

The great push that jaunty music can give your high-intensity workout

High-intensity interval workouts are quite popular at the moment

Waking up early? You may be less likely to develop breast cancer: Study

These findings, published in the journal BMJ, identify a need for future research

Here's what you should eat if you want to live a 100 years or more

Functional medicine advises paleo, keto meal plans and prescribe required nutritional supplements

How the travel industry is sensitising staff to cater to autistic tourists

The growing frequency of autism diagnoses and the gap in travel services for those dealing with autism created an overlooked market

Sugar in fruit juice is linked to a higher cancer risk, says report

The study found no increased cancer risk from sugar-free drinks, although so few of the people studied consumed them that the results may not be significant, the researchers said

Dependent on technology? 'Digital detox' is the need of the hour

Excessive dependence on technology can make us heavily rely on social networking sites

Scientists genetically reprogram millions of bacteria to kill cancer cells

Our immune cells can sometimes recognise and destroy cancer cells without assistance

Custom-blended hormone therapy may not be accurate, says study

This study showed that the dose of a compounded product received may be different from the actual prescribed dose

How those hoping to lose weight often wind up being their own worst enemies

Why exercise underwhelms for weight reduction remains an open question

India asks states not to tie-up with Phillip Morris-led anti-smoking group

The company says it works independently, but WHO has said there are "clear conflicts" due to the $80 million in annual funding the foundation receives from Philip Morris

Working more than 10 hours regularly increases chance of a heart attack

Long working hours have also been shown to increase likelihood of smoking, excessive drinking, and weight gain

Bottles of beer, wine contain harmful levels of toxic elements, says study

The enamels were of greater concern, with cadmium concentrations of up to 20,000 parts per million in the decorated regions on a range of spirits, beer and wine bottles