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Is this Lancet longevity diet a magic pill for chronic diseases? Here’s what the planetary health diet is all about
indian mirror 08 Apr 2025 3 min read

Can you live long and disease-free if you change your diet today, have more vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats? Now, 37 global experts from

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Millions in India living with undiagnosed chronic illnesses: Apollo's health report
indian mirror 07 Apr 2025 5 min read

Millions of Indians are living with serious health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and fatty liver without even knowing it, according to the latest

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Explainer: Government Takes Action To Eliminate Cervical Cancer, Experts Share Prevention Tips
indian mirror 01 Apr 2025 3 min read

New Delhi: The Government of India is actively promoting vaccination and awareness initiatives to prevent cervical cancer. As part of this effort, the government is

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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