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

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Not a quirky disease!

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

“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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

A jhuggi behind the WHO office tells tales of civic decay: Who’s responsible?

Right behind the WHO office, an unhygienic slum mocks at the lofty ideals the international body promotes, and makes a mockery of the Delhi Master Plan, the municipal authorities’ alertness and the boasts of slum redevelopment