Health and Wellness

PTI -April 25, 2022

Covid: Over six-fold rise in patients under home isolation

Covid: Over six-fold rise in patients under home isolation

The number of coronavirus patients in home isolation in the national capital has seen an over six-fold increase from 447 on April 11 to 2,812 on April 24, according to official data.

Judith Mariya Antony -April 24, 2022

Flash strike by AIIMS nursing staff over night shifts

Flash strike by AIIMS nursing staff over night shifts

The nurses union has been demanding that night shift in the main OT should end by 7 pm as in other specialised OTs due to safety concerns while commuting to their homes in NCR

Judith Mariya Antony -April 20, 2022

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Not a quirky disease!

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Not a quirky disease!

Often, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is portrayed as a quirky aspect of someone’s personality.

Judith Mariya Antony -April 12, 2022

“Eat when you’re hungry and only 70% of it, and it should include all six tastes” : Dr Amit Verma

“Eat when you’re hungry and only 70% of it, and it should include all six tastes” : Dr Amit Verma

According to Ayurvedic experts, summer is the season of Vaata dosha. To balance this, it is advised to follow practices that normalise the body temperature and give a cooling effect.

Judith Mariya Antony -April 6, 2022

Medical Clowning: Healing through clowning

Medical Clowning: Healing through clowning

While mental health continues taking a backseat when it comes to medical treatment, ‘medical clowning’ to help patients recuperate is gaining momentum in Delhi with the city-based group Clownselors

PTI -March 28, 2022

Advisory issued on prevention in light of 55 cases of Dengue reported in Delhi this year

Advisory issued on prevention in light of 55 cases of Dengue reported in Delhi this year

Till March 19 this year, 52 cases of dengue were recorded in the city. Now more fresh cases have been reported in the last one week.

Judith Mariya Antony -March 25, 2022

How healthy is your diet: an interaction with nutritionist Ankita Sehgal

How healthy is your diet: an interaction with nutritionist Ankita Sehgal

With trending new diets, comes a lot of misinformation that might be harmful for our health. Patriot talks with a nutritionist to bust the myths and learn the correct ways of dieting. 

PTI -March 21, 2022

52 cases of Dengue in Delhi while cases continue to rise

52 cases of Dengue in Delhi while cases continue to rise

Till March 12 this year, 48 cases of dengue were recorded in the city. Four fresh cases have been reported in the last one week.