Health and Wellness

Patient influx rises at Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics amid severe pollution crisisPatient influx rises at Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics amid severe pollution crisis

Patient influx rises at Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics amid severe pollution crisis

Patriot went to the ground to access the situation first-hand

November 10, 2024
Gurugram hospital removes football-sized tumour from African woman’s abdomenGurugram hospital removes football-sized tumour from African woman’s abdomen

Gurugram hospital removes football-sized tumour from African woman’s abdomen

After being denied surgery in the home country due to high risks, the 55-year-old African patient got her cancerous tumour…

November 6, 2024
Diwali fireworks: Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital receives most burn cases in IndiaDiwali fireworks: Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital receives most burn cases in India

Diwali fireworks: Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital receives most burn cases in India

The premier Central government-run medical facility treated 202 burn cases over Thursday and Friday of which 176 required hospital admission…

November 2, 2024
RML Hospital’s pollution clinic sees surge in cases amid spike in bad airRML Hospital’s pollution clinic sees surge in cases amid spike in bad air

RML Hospital’s pollution clinic sees surge in cases amid spike in bad air

Nearly 100 patients have visited the special clinic so far; besides offering education and counselling, the clinic also helps patients…

November 1, 2024
Prioritise health: Leading pulmonologist Dr GC Khilnani urges eco-friendly celebrations this DiwaliPrioritise health: Leading pulmonologist Dr GC Khilnani urges eco-friendly celebrations this Diwali

Prioritise health: Leading pulmonologist Dr GC Khilnani urges eco-friendly celebrations this Diwali

Lack of mandatory labelling on firecracker packaging allows hazardous substances, posing serious health risks, especially to children, to be sold…

October 31, 2024
Stay Healthy: 7 essential tips to prevent viral feverStay Healthy: 7 essential tips to prevent viral fever

Stay Healthy: 7 essential tips to prevent viral fever

While it's impossible to completely eliminate the risk of catching a virus, there are effective strategies to reduce your chances…

October 30, 2024
Top strategies to combat indoor air pollutionTop strategies to combat indoor air pollution

Top strategies to combat indoor air pollution

While outdoor air pollution gets plenty of attention, indoor air can also contain allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other…

October 26, 2024
Doctor saves collapsed runner’s life with CPR during Delhi Half MarathonDoctor saves collapsed runner’s life with CPR during Delhi Half Marathon

Doctor saves collapsed runner’s life with CPR during Delhi Half Marathon

Dr Ramit Wadhwa's quick response and CPR revived a runner who had collapsed during the Delhi Half Marathon, highlighting the…

October 23, 2024
Delhi doctor performs mid-flight emergency procedure, saves passenger from urinary retentionDelhi doctor performs mid-flight emergency procedure, saves passenger from urinary retention

Delhi doctor performs mid-flight emergency procedure, saves passenger from urinary retention

Dr Richie Gupta used limited on-board medical supplies to perform a catheterisation mid-flight, draining 800 ml of urine and relieving…

October 22, 2024
Dehydration, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles: Key risks to kidney healthDehydration, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles: Key risks to kidney health

Dehydration, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles: Key risks to kidney health

Kidney health is crucial for overall well-being, but factors like dehydration, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle can impair their…

October 20, 2024