Health and Wellness
‘I wasn’t aware that I had two uteruses’
A woman went to consult a doctor for what she thought was post-menopausal bleeding. Little did she know that she was living with a condition she was clueless about through all these years
Pain buster: Five asanas that help you tackle migraine
The mind-and-body practice of yoga not only helps in staying fit but also reduces the intensity of migraine – a headache that causes throbbing pain with varied intensity on one side of the head
Combine yoga with home remedies to boost immunity, says this yoga guru
As International Yoga Day approaches, Patriot talks to Bijoylaxmi Hota, author of Yoga For Super Immunity to get the right guidance on how to practice yoga and what it can do to help you tackle the disease
Another virus strikes, and it’s as rare as Justin Bieber
After the news of pop sensation Justin Bieber cancelling his India tour spread, everyone wants to know about the rare condition which afflicts him: the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Existing mohalla clinics aren’t functional, why open more?
There are almost 519 Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics in Delhi as per the data provided by the Delhi Government. Patriot asks Delhiites what they think about them as a healthcare facility
A pledge that saves lives
With Neelima’s untimely death in a road accident on 6 June, importance of organ donation resurfaced when her family decided to donate her eyes. Patriot gets an insight into what it is like to be at the centre of the life-saving process of organ donation
Surgical spike: Rise in hysterotomies raise concern
India has witnessed a surge in the number of hysterectomies among young women. This is a cause for concern, for though the operation is regarded as a safe procedure, there are short-term and long-term risks
Kick that habit: No smoke, no disease
According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India, 2016-2017, there are almost 267 million tobacco users in India
