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Nipah Virus Update: Bats At Alipore Zoo Kolkata Being Tested For Virus
indian mirror 24 Jan 2026 2 min read

The National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has started conducting random RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests among the bats at the Zoological Garden

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Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder May Cause Mid-Life Health Risks: Study
indian mirror 22 Jan 2026 1 min read

New Delhi:People who exhibited ADHD traits at age 10 could be 14 per cent more likely to report two or more physical health issues, such

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Early Alzheimer's Detection: New Blood Biomarker Test With Imaging Shows Promise
indian mirror 20 Jan 2026 2 min read

New Delhi:The Alzheimer's diagnosis with the help of a new blood biomarker test, coupled with imaging, can enable detection well before severe cognitive symptoms become

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Rare Medical Condition Makes People 'Drunk' Without Consuming Alcohol, Study Finds
indian mirror 19 Jan 2026 2 min read

Researchers have studied a fascinating phenomenon where some individuals experience symptoms of intoxication without consuming a drop of alcohol. According to the research, this could

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Women And Elderly More Likely To Be Covid-19 Vaccine-Hesitant: Lancet Study
indian mirror 13 Jan 2026 2 min read

New Delhi:Women and the elderly are more likely to be vaccine-hesitant, according to a study on Tuesday, which analysed data from more than 1.1 million

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A Single Binge Drinking Session Can Weaken Gut Lining And Trigger Inflammation: Harvard Study
indian mirror 09 Jan 2026 2 min read

New Delhi:Even a single drinking binge -- roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours -- can weaken the gut

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First Aid For Dog Bites: A Step-By-Step Guide To Prevent Rabies
indian mirror 05 Jan 2026 1 min read

Dog bite cases have been significantly increasing across India over the past few years. This steady rise is driven largely by stray dogs, contributing to

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I’m a scientist – this is the best exercise to reduce your risk of cancer
indian mirror 03 Jan 2026 1 min read

Researchers from Newcastle University have found that even short bouts of exercise can protect against bowel cancer, which is the fourth-most common cancer in the

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Practical Health Resolutions 2026: Health Plans You Can Actually Stick To Beyond January
indian mirror 31 Dec 2025 2 min read

For many people every new year is met with strong commitments to self. There's a spike in gym memberships, sugar is sworn off and junk

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This Common Vitamin May Shield Against Air Pollution's Harmful Effects On Lungs, Research Finds
indian mirror 24 Dec 2025 1 min read

Air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), poses a major threat to our lungs, leading to health issues like asthma and lung cancer. However, recent