Health and Wellness

Obesity among Delhi students 5 times higher in private schools: AIIMS

Obesity among Delhi students 5 times higher in private schools: AIIMS

Noticeably, the prevalence of obesity is higher among boys than girls in both types of schools.

May 30, 2025

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates three units at LNJP Hospital

The CM said that treatment of genetic disorders will now be possible at the hospital as the medical genetics ward…

May 29, 2025

Menstrual Hygiene Day | We must normalise menstruation, not hide it: AIIMS gynaecologist

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Dr Neena Malhotra speaks to Patriot about the hidden cost of silence, poor hygiene, and untreated…

May 28, 2025

India’s first robot-assisted heart, breast surgery performed in Delhi

Rare 11-hour dual surgery successfully treats life-threatening heart and cancer conditions

May 26, 2025

Aahwahan Foundation launches initiative to combat cervical cancer

According to the 2021 study by India Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Related Cancers, India records over 1.23 lakh cervical cancer…

May 25, 2025

World Hypertension Day | Lifestyle choices key to preventing high BP: experts

While genetics can play a role, experts stress that lifestyle choices—particularly alcohol consumption, diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep—are key…

May 17, 2025

Smoking and high BP are closely linked; let’s find out why

On World Hypertension Day, doctors explain the underlying links between smoking and hypertension

May 17, 2025

International Nurses Day: Celebrating unsung heroes

Behind every recovery is a steady, skilled, and often overlooked nurse. As India marks International Nurses Day on May 12,…

May 12, 2025

World Asthma Day: India’s asthma crisis deepens despite treatability

With nearly half the world’s asthma-related deaths, India faces a dire public health emergency. Experts emphasise the need for early…

May 6, 2025

After life: Organs of 21-year-old brain-dead Delhi woman saves 5 lives

The 21-year-old’s family decided to donate her organs, which helped saved the lives of patients in Delhi, Mumbai

May 2, 2025