Health and Wellness

Patriot Bureau -August 29, 2022

‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes

‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that is commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

Judith Mariya Antony -August 26, 2022

Blue light exposed!

Blue light exposed!

Prolonged exposure to digital screens is now affecting the skin, eyes and activating genes that cause inflammation. While less screen usage is recommended by experts, a changed lifestyle steered heavily by gadgets is making it difficult for people cut down on their screentime

Ahona Sengupta -August 23, 2022

World of stigma, ‘savior’ pills and conflicting studies: Depression survivors living a life on edge

World of stigma, ‘savior’ pills and conflicting studies: Depression survivors living a life on edge

At a time when a plethora of stigma persists around antidepressants, conflicting research studies are increasingly leaving survivors with more questions than answers.

Patriot Bureau -August 23, 2022

Tomato Flu poses ‘serious’ threat to young children if not controlled: Lancet study

Tomato Flu poses ‘serious’ threat to young children if not controlled: Lancet study

Tomato flu has been reported in 82 children younger than five years by local Kerala government hospitals as of July 26.

Patriot Bureau -August 23, 2022

India adds 8,586 new Covid infections, 48 deaths to total tally

India adds 8,586 new Covid infections, 48 deaths to total tally

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.19 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 3.31 per cent

Judith Mariya Antony -August 23, 2022

All smiles

All smiles

Oral health has an integral connection with the overall health of a person. Patriot interacts with experienced dentists to know how to get that picture-perfect smile

Patriot Bureau -August 18, 2022

With 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infections

With 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infections

According to the Union Health Ministry data updated at 8 am stated, the national death toll climbed to 5,27,206 with 72 fatalities, including 29 fatalities by Kerala.

Patriot Bureau -August 17, 2022

Delhi’s hospitalisation rate increase two-fold, doctors stress on masks

Delhi’s hospitalisation rate increase two-fold, doctors stress on masks

The occupancy rate was 6.13 per cent on August 12 and declined marginally to 5.99 per cent the next day. It rose to 6.21 per cent on August 14 and stood at 6.31 per cent on August 15.