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Pathological intervention during brain tumor operation

Life Desk :Today’s workflow for determining a diagnosis during an operation requires the surgeon wait for 30 to 40 minutes while tissue is sent to a dedicated pathology lab for processing, sectioning, staining, mounting...

Popping balloons can cause hearing loss

Life Desk :If you thought bursting balloons at a birthday party is plain fun, think again! Researchers have found that popping balloons can be louder than shotgun blasts – and can lead to permanent...

Safety of herbal supplements

Life Desk :Herbal supplements are often perceived to be safe, gentle, and a natural way of providing support for overall health & well-being. Many herbal supplements contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients that could be causing...

Home is where the heart is

Life Desk :He wants minimalism. She wants luxe’ glam. He wants parties, she wants a quiet home. And never the twain shall meet. Newsflash: the fate of your relationship can rest on your home...

Cooking a romantic meal

Life Desk :A nice meal isn’t just about the food, it’s about the atmosphere, the ambience and setting the scene. Whether it’s for a special date or an anniversary, if you want to cook...

Space-saving ideas for bedroom

Life Desk :Bedroom space-saving ideas for newlywed couplesBedroom space-saving ideas for newlywed couplesA wedding in the family means adjusting a new member into the house. The first step to this adjustment is creating the...

Reproductive Health Awareness Day 2017

Life Desk :February 12th is celebrated as the Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day to raise awareness about issues related to sexual and reproductive health. An important aspect of sexual and reproductive health awareness...

Scientific data to better assess public health risks

Life Desk : A new National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report recommends approaches for using 21st century science to evaluate the many factors that lead to health risks and disease, laying the...

Hygge up your home

Life Desk : Admit it, 2016 was a tough year – globally and nationally. Demonetisation, unexpected celebrity deaths and a bleak political scenario has left us looking for some method to everyday madness. Help...

Tattoo removal methods

(From previous issue) :The Greek word ‘cryo’ means ice cold, and ‘surgery’ means hand work. In this method, cold liquid at around -196 °C (-321 °F) is sprayed or rubbed on the skin area...