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Can long-term antidepressant use lead to increased risk of sudden cardiac death? Study reveals shocking details
indian mirror 31 Mar 2025 3 min read

A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology's EHRA 2025 congress reveals a concerning link between the use of antidepressants (AD) and an

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World TB Day 2025: A look at Its history, theme, and why it matters
indian mirror 24 Mar 2025 3 min read

Tuberculosis (TB), which affects millions of people worldwide every year, is one of the most fatal diseases. Despite being treatable and preventable, World Tuberculosis Day

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What is human coronavirus detected in a Kolkata woman? Here’s all you need to know about this strain
indian mirror 18 Mar 2025 2 min read

There have been reports of a woman in Kolkata suffering from a human coronavirus or HKU1, a species of coronavirus. However, HKU1 is generally linked

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Delhi sees surge in Influenza B, H1N1 cases across age groups, say doctors
indian mirror 11 Mar 2025 4 min read

Even as Delhi has bid adieu to winter, the Capital has been seeing a surge in flu cases in the last few weeks.Hospitals across the

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These simple diet tweaks could slash microplastics in your body
indian mirror 10 Mar 2025 4 min read

Microplastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in the environment, with current estimates indicating that 10-40 million tons are released into nature every year. Following their emission from

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Nearly a third of India will be obese by 2050: New Lancet study
indian mirror 04 Mar 2025 4 min read

Over the last few years, obesity rates have seen an upward trend. But now a new Lancet study has highlighted an obesity epidemic, predicting that

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Canadian Surgeons Put 'Tooth' In Blind Woman's Eye To Restore Her Vision
indian mirror 03 Mar 2025 2 min read

After a decade of blindness, Gail Lane, a Canadian woman, is hoping to regain her sight thanks to a rare and innovative procedure known as

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Why Britain must act NOW to survive deadly Disease X: Scientists warn the next pandemic will be worse than Covid and we are woefully unprepared - here's how we can prevent future lockdowns
indian mirror 25 Feb 2025 6 min read

Experts call it Disease X – the next lethal pandemic that will infect the world and threaten once again to leave Britain stricken and paralysed

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Regular exercise before cancer diagnosis may slow disease progression
indian mirror 24 Feb 2025 2 min read

Exercising regularly before a cancer diagnosis is associated with slower disease progression and a lower risk of death, finds a study published in the British

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Study Mapping Fat Cells May Lead To Personalised Obesity Medicine
indian mirror 18 Feb 2025 2 min read

According to the researchers, if unique fat cells predict personal risk for obesity complications or treatment response, the findings could significantly advance personalised obesity treatments.Jerusalem:A