A garlic a day keeps high blood pressure at bay

High Blood Pressure is basically a stealth condition that eventually contributes to hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, to stroke, kidney disease, and to heart failure.

A matter of choice: Home births are best, say young mothers

While the government is urging the public to go for hospital deliveries, some modern moms are bucking the trend by opting for home births and water births. They say these options are safe and much less stressful

Five stars in your kitchen

Chefs in five-star hotels are going out of the way to base their recipes on superfoods in a happy marriage of taste and nutrition, to suit today’s health-conscious diners. Here they reveal their special recipes for Patriot readers 

Necessity, the mother of interventions

New mums don’t find it easy to breastfeed, which is why lactation consultants come into the picture. And working mothers who need to pump milk for later use – or for twins – also need a support system 

Fight against viral hepatitis

With the arrival of monsoon, waterborne diseases are on a spi Viral hepatitis is one of the diseases spread through contaminated water

Wondering if a menstrual cup is the right choice? We have got you covered

With landfills mounting with myriads of plastic waste, a significant portion of it is contributed by sanitary waste. Using menstrual cups is one of the many ways by which menstruators can reduce the burden on the environment. Patriot speaks with Delhiites to know what they think about this affordable and environment-friendly option that is claimed to be a life-changer for many

How lockdown served well to dyslexic people

In India, destigmatizing sensitive topics is the need of the hour. Luckily, with the growing awareness, parents and family are providing much-needed support to people with special needs. Patriot speaks with people who play important roles in ensuring that a dyslexic person performs their day-to-day activities with ease

Safe abortion: Too much to ask?

While India has its abortion laws in place, they do not guarantee a woman’s autonomy on her body, and neither do they guarantee a safe, smooth procedure for getting an abortion. With unsafe abortions being the third leading cause of maternal mortality in India, how safe is it to get an abortion in Delhi?