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

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

With 96 dengue cases in Delhi so far, here’s how you can dodge the disease

The capital has reported nearly hundred dengue cases this year, even as monsoon is yet to arrive. The climate conditions are conducive to mosquito breeding, putting Delhi at the risk of a dengue outbreak. Here are some tips about the symptoms, details about the disease and preventive measures that can be taken

It’s time we talk about women’s reproductive rights

Family planning in India, let alone in the national capital region, is not discussed with much ease. Considering how India is struggling with overpopulation, which is mounting increasing pressure on the already stressed and limited resources, the need to discuss subjects such as contraception, and sexual and reproductive rights becomes more necessary than ever

Cardiovascular diseases: Heart trouble starts young

India has a shockingly large incidence of cardiovascular diseases in youngsters, due to a combination of genetic reasons and changed lifestyle patterns, particularly junk food, sedentary habits and substance abuse 

Delhi HC directs AIIMS nurses on strike to rejoin work

Justice Yashant Varma, while dealing with the petition by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), observed that the strike would cause grave prejudice and seriously impede the working of the institution.

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.