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Sensory loss linked to greater risk of death

Life Desk :A natural decline of the five classical senses – vision, hearing, taste, smell and touch can predict a number of poor health outcomes, including greater risk of death, says a study. “We...

Drinking more water may ward off UTIs in women

Life Desk :Do you often suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs)? A new study suggests that drinking an additional three pints of water may reduce the recurrence of UTIs in women.According to the National...

Multivitamins during pregnancy can lower risk of autism

Life Desk :Nutritional supplementation during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Multivitamin use with or without additional iron or folic acid, or both was associated with lower odds...

Bilingual kids may learn new language faster

Life Desk :Children who are bilingual can be better and faster at learning additional languages later in life than their peers who are monolinguals from their early childhood, researchers say. The findings showed a...

Sari is not just a fabric, but a canvas

Life Desk :If there is one word that defines his collection, it has to be ‘modern vintage’. Designer Ayush Kejriwal portrays a perfect image of an Indian woman through his designs and he feels...

World’s largest flawless diamond is now on display

Life Desk :A necklace suspending a 163.41-carat, D colour, flawless, IIA type diamond, presented by ‘de Grisogono’ ahead of the auction season in Geneva, was displayed at a Christie’s preview in Hong Kong, China.According...