Health and Wellness

-May 28, 2025

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

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 menstrual disorders across age groups

-May 26, 2025

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

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 25, 2025

Aahwahan Foundation launches initiative to combat cervical cancer

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 cases and nearly 77,000 related deaths each year.

-May 17, 2025

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

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 determinants in managing blood pressure

-May 17, 2025

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

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 12, 2025

International Nurses Day: Celebrating unsung heroes

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, voices from the frontline call for greater recognition and respect

-May 6, 2025

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

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 diagnosis, spreading awareness, and access to inhalers

-May 2, 2025

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

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