Childhood cancer
Life Desk :Childhood cancer is a cancer that occurs between birth and 15 years of age. It is also known as pediatric cancer. It is...
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April: The STD awareness month
Life Desk :The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month is observed annually in April in the U.S. The 2017 theme for the month is ‘Syphilis...
How money reduces worry about old age?
Life Desk :Individuals who possess a greater understanding of finance are less likely to fret about life in their twilight years.It seems financial literacy –...
Higher tax may decrease deadly tobacco consumption
Iqbal Masud :Bangladesh is one of the largest tobacco consuming countries in the world, with over 46 million (43%) adults consuming cigarettes, bidis, smokeless tobacco,...
South Asian writers are getting picked up by publishers
Life Desk :Gone are the days when readers would look up to international authors who had earlier set a benchmark for sophisticated literature. With Indians...
What my dad taught me before he died changed my life
Life Desk :As a child, I just wanted to fly. Living on the top floor of a three-storey building gave an edge to my weird...
Arabic mehndi designs
Life Desk :While traditional mehndi is synonymous with Indian weddings, many modern Indian brides have started opting for contemporary versions of mehndi. And, the most...
Sleep calculator for ideal bedtime
Life Desk :In fact, at least one-third of the adult population regularly suffers from significant sleep problems. Thirty-five per cent of Australians don’t feel refreshed...
Help kids cope with war, terror
Life desk :Any child with access to a smart phone or computer is potentially viewing rolling coverage of a world in crisis.Many parents, particularly of...
Insomnia increases risk of heart diseases, stroke
Life Desk : Insomnia is a known risk factor for poor health outcomes including metabolic and endocrine abnormalities, raised blood pressure, depression and elevated levels...
Is your house romance ready?
Life Desk : Celebrating the smaller things in life is what adds to your love for each other. So, make each day special by recreating...
Wisdom teeth
Life Desk : Wisdom teeth, also called the third molar teeth are present at the back of the upper and lower jaws, one on each...