Health Wealth

Is "ghar ka khana" always healthy? Is ordering from Swiggy or Zomato really the enemy we make it out to be? Nutritionist and gut health expert Riti Bhagat joins Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor on the Doctor vs Internet podcast this week to bust India's biggest food myths, one plate at a time. If you are an urban Indian trying to balance fitness with a busy work life, a hectic social calendar, and delivery a...

Did you know your poop can reveal your mental health, your diet, your DNA- and even what medications you're on? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Max Kushnir, Chief Science Officer of Sova Health and geneticist, for India's most comprehensive gut health conversation. We break down the Bristol Stool Chart, explain why nearly 40–50% of Indians may have...

Can diabetes actually be reversed through diet alone? India's leading diabetologist and Chairman of Fortis-C-DOC, Dr. Anoop Misra, joins Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor on Doctor vs Internet to debunk the biggest metabolic myths millions of Indians get wrong. In this deep dive, we explore why young Indians are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes as early as 15, the truth about the unique Indian phenotype (...

Microplastics have been found in human breast milk, in the placenta, in semen, in our lungs, and even in the brain. They are not just around us. They are inside us. But before you panic and start throwing out everything in your kitchen, this episode is your calm, science backed guide to actually doing something about it. Joining host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor this week is Dr Jayesh Sharma, su...

She has been banned in Australia. Investigated by health authorities. And yet she has over 10 million followers worldwide who swear her advice changed their lives. This week on Doctor vs Internet, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor brings Barbara O'Neil face to face with 50 of India’s top medical minds. No softballs. No filters. From cancer and chemotherapy to vaccines, infant nutrition, sunscreen, sleep and v...

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips- aka The Liver Doc is India's most followed and most controversial doctor on the internet. In this explosive episode of Health Wealth, he takes on Ayurveda, homeopathy, detox supplements, protein powders, alcohol, fatty liver disease, and the booming wellness industry — with zero diplomatic filters. In this episode we cover: -Is Ayurveda scientific? The truth about...

Most of us grew up believing two things about milk. That it is safe. And that boiling makes it safer. Sunayana Sibal spent years walking through Delhi's dairy colonies with a camera, documenting what happens before that milk reaches your cup. Cattle milked in open sewage drains. Illegal oxytocin injected twice a day. Feed made from old bread, chips, and plastic waste. What she found was not an exc...

“Stress is not what happens to you… it’s how your brain reacts.” This episode will completely change how you understand your mind. Is depression just “in your head” - or is there real brain science behind it? Will brain rewiring be a solution to childhood traumas and overthinking- and how can it be done.  And what is the treatment for anxiety.  This podcast as A Masterclass on Ho...

Gut microbiome test may not be the test you need. Gut diets, gut cleanse, gut brain axis- we have heard of all these but then which are the tests you need to understand and improve the functioning of your gut and issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In this episode of Health Wealth's Doctor vs Internet, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Dr. Arjun Dang, CEO of Dr Dangs Lab. To explore the cutti...

Could a single blood test detect cancer markers or heart disease years before symptoms appear? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Dr. Arjun Dang, CEO of Dr. Dang’s Lab, to explore the cutting-edge of preventative diagnostics. We move beyond the basic annual check-up to look at how the next generation of pathology is shifting from "finding a disease" to "pre...

Weight-loss drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide have suddenly become wildly popular in India, but is the country ready for this revolution? In this power-packed episode of Doctor vs Internet, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor dives deep into the weight loss injections revolution, which has hit India with full force. GLP-1 weight-loss drugs now cost less in India than in many other countries, but what is th...

What really happens inside your brain when all distractions are removed? In this episode, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor undergoes a live brain mapping test with brain expert Kumaar Bagrodia, who has analysed over 21,000 brains. -No coffee -No alcohol -No phone -No external stimulation Just raw subconscious activity. This real-time brain scan reveals how a busy modern mind actually functions beneath the su...

Are you confused by the sudden explosion of weight-loss injections, or wondering why you can't fight obesity despite trying every diet and exercise? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor and renowned Mumbai-based Endocrinologist Dr. Shashank Joshi sit down to demystify the GLP-1 injections phenomenon and decode the genetic reality of the Indian body. From types of GLP 1...

Are you confused by internet health advice telling you what to eat, what to avoid, and which expensive superfoods to buy? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor and MBBS doctor-turned-nutrition expert Dr. Nandita Iyer sit down to debunk the biggest food and kitchen myths prevalent in Indian households. From the truth about non-stick pans to exposing the "pink salt" scam...

Why does the average Indian citizen live 9 years less than someone in China? Why are more people in India dying from poor quality care than from a lack of access to doctors? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet, the world’s most influential medical journal. Drawing from the newly released Lancet Commission on...

Why is India the diabetes capital of the world? Why do we develop "hidden fat" even when we look thin? In this episode of Doctor Vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Karan Sarin, a certified Metabolic Health Coach, to deconstruct the Indian gene— how it’s more prone to metabolic disorders like diabetes, heart diseases, fatty liver and hypertension. More importantly, can we do any...

Is Deepinder Goyal’s Zomato longevity claim a breakthrough or a scam? We expose the truth behind Bryan Johnson, weight loss drugs, and the "Thin Fat" Indian phenotype with Jitendra Chouksey (JC). Is the man sending you "Chole Bhature" notifications at 1 AM really trying to save your life? In this explosive episode of Doctor Vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Jitendra C...

Do people actually start barking when they get rabies? Why do you need to take all doses on time for the rabies vaccine? And is “The dog looked friendly” a medical plan, or a plot twist? Join me and Dr Kritika Sharma, emergency medicine specialist at Regency Health Hospital, Gorakhpur, as we get practical about animal bites—what to do in the first minutes, what not to do, and why speed saves lives...

How do we respond to “When are you having kids?” What happens when birth control stops being 'her problem' and starts being a two-person plan? And is Is family planning only about how to avoid having babies? Join me and Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India, as we flip the script—beginning at the pharmacy counter. We talk awkward stares, poor privacy, and why somethin...

Who actually needs antidepressants—and how do psychiatrists decide, beyond “just feeling sad”? Can therapy and medication work better together than either alone—and what myths about side-effects should we retire? Join me and Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta, a psychiatrist from Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru, as we unpack depression without the fluff. We move past the ‘just think positive’ advice a...

Can a hook and yarn interrupt doomscrolling? Is crochet the cheapest therapy you can buy today? And what sort of love language is 'I made you mittens'? Join me and Kanchan Vaidya, the founder of The Original Knit, as we explore how counting stitches anchors attention, eases anxiety, and builds gentle focus. We chart crochet’s rise across India—from living-room circles to board rooms—and why a simp...

What happens to your body before menopause? Is fearing everything you use to be a potential hormone disruptor worth the stress? And what on earth is perimenopause, anyway? Join me and Dr Anita Gupta, gynecologist at Fortis La Femme in Delhi, in a candid and eye-opening conversation that every woman should hear. This is your chance to learn from a qualified expert about what perimenopause really is...

Is heart failure the same as death? Are the drugs available today finally the breakthrough that our hearts have been waiting for? And when does medicine go from being a last resort to the comforting crutch that allows us to take health for granted? Join me and Dr. Rajeev Rathi, Principal Director, Head – Transradial Interventional Programme, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, as we explore how...

Are biohackers creating superhumans or just really expensive guinea pigs? Can eating less hours really rewrite your health? And will there ever be a biohack to deal with parking rage? Tune in to hear biohacker and founder of Vieroots, Sajeev Nair, break down why the future of wellbeing lies in our genes and personalised biohacks. From nutrition to longevity, he explains how science-driven approach...

Have you ever stepped off the curb, ankle-deep in murky rainwater, and suddenly wondered — what invisible threats just clung to your skin? What choices can you make during the rain that will fortify your health without sacrificing on that all-important 9am meeting? And when did a hot samosa in the rain go from comfort ritual to a carrier of stomach bugs? Join me and Dr Rituja Ugalmugle, an interna...