Health Wealth

What happens when your toothpaste forgets its fluoride — is your smile still safe? Should your child use toothpaste before the age of five? And most importantly, what on earth is fluoride? Join me in this knowledge-packed episode with Dr Mehak Gandhi, a pediatric and preventive dentist from Jupiter Hospitals in Thane, Mumbai, as she reveals why fluoride is not a demonic chemical but absolutely ess...

How does a doctor stay calm under pressure? What is their secret to performing long hour surgeries without burning out? And how does it feel to be trusted with someone's life itself? Join me as I converse with Dr Manjula Anagani, Clinical Director and HOD of Women and Child Care at Care Hospitals, Banjara Hills, about the surgery that earned her a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. Over 2...

What do the children of today think of senior citizens? Does an 80-year-old understand the in-your-face language of a 20-year-old? And is there any hope left for bridging the gap in perspective and desire between two entirely different generations? Join me as I learn from Rohit Prasad, CEO, Helpage India about inter-generational perspectives on ageing and how a brand new study from the NGO is set...

Can overnight pumpkin pie oats be keto-friendly? Can you drink alcohol on a keto diet? And how do you stick to your diet during weddings and family brunches? Join me as I discover the simplest, most effective solutions for a sustainable keto lifestyle with Rahul Kamra, Keto Coach and Founder of Ketorets. Tune in! Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Can gyms help build a culture of daily exercise in your life? How do you maintain consistency once the initial excitement of gym shopping and protein smoothies gets over? And with the growing number of heart attacks and knee issues even amongst fit individuals--are gyms worth going to at all? Tune in to hear the truth about working out in gyms and gain expert advice on gym safety from Dr Richa Mis...

Why do shoes matter for joint health? What happens to our bodies when we wear the wrong pair of shoes? And would a doctor follow the barefoot walking trend? Tune in to hear Dr. Sinukumar Bhaskaran, Joint Replacement Surgeon and Orthopedic surgeon at Manipal Hospitals in Kharadi, Pune, explain the little-known relationship between shoes and your health. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by...

What turns anger from an emotion into something destructive? Can anger lead to positive change in relationships? And can AI teach you how to accept all that is irritating about your partner? Tune in to hear Leenna Parannjpe, marriage coach and author, explain the truth about anger in marriages. Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Is vaping healthy? Can second-hand vape cause lung cancer? And should we wake up and breathe polluted air or take a puff of vape? Dr Jyoti Wadhwa, lead medical oncologist and precision oncologist at Apollo Hospitals in Delhi explains the scientific reality of vaping Tune in! Produced by Garvit Srivastava Sound mix by Suraj Kumar Singh

Is IVF painful? Does it lead to birth defects and financial drain? And is it really 'artifical' childbirth? Tune in to find out in this in-depth IVF guide by fertility specialist Dr Kaberi Banerjee. Produced by Prateek Lidhoo

How can a series of snorts and sniffs in your sleep impact your health? How do you diagnose whether you are sleeping properly? And when did quality sleep become a luxury? Tune in to hear the answers from Dr JC Suri, pulmonologist and founder of India’s first sleep clinic at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi in 1991. With over 40 decades of treating sleep issues, Dr Suri shares all you need to know abou...

In conversation with Dr Issac Mathai, chairman, managing & medical director and founder of Soukya, an international holistic health center. Should you adopt a diet based on an online dosha assessment? How do you take traditional medical science and apply it in a modern world? And does Ayurveda actually work? Tune in to find out! Produced by Prateek Lidhoo Sound mix by Rohan Bharti

In conversation with Mini Varghese, India director, Nutrition International How can families help children improve their nutritional status? What happens to a country's economic growth when children are malnourished? And can people get a little bit too obesessed with being healthy? Tune in to find out! Produced by Prateek Lidhoo Sound mix by Suraj Singh

In conversation with Dr Anuradha Kapur, Principal Director (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) Head of Unit, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi. Is PCOD and PCOS the same? If I think positive and pray to the gods, will my ovarian cysts go away on their own? What’s the worst that can happen to me if my hormones are not dancing to the right rhythm? Tune in to find out! Produced by Prateek Li...

Can a test predict the future of your child’s health? From diabetes to rare diseases, we now have the technology to peek into your baby’s genetic blueprint even before birth. But should we use it? In this episode, we break down prenatal gene testing, talk about its accuracy, ethics, and emotional weight — with a side of strange historical facts (yes, including injecting wine into dogs!). We also s...

In conversation with Prof. Rachel Batterham, Senior Vice President, International Medical Affairs, Eli Lilly, and former professor of obesity, diabetes and endocrinology at University College London Could body fat itself be the reason we want to consume that luscious calorific ooey gooey cheesecake? Will calling obesity a disease help or increase body weight stigma? And why is BM...

In conversation with Dr Tanuj Dada, Head of Glaucoma Services at RP Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences and Professor of Ophthalmology at AIIMS New Delhi Can someone who has ever had vision problems develop glaucoma? Does a glaucoma diagnosis mean a sure-shot path to eventual blindness? And are carrots all we need to have great vision? In this episode, Dr Dada guides us through the preventive measures,...

In conversation with Dr Samir Dalwai, specialist in Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics  How do you comfort your child when they are bullied for having special needs? Is it possible to enjoy family events and outings with a child who cannot communicate? And in following western therapeutic practices for neurodiverse children, are we truly preparing them for life in an Indian society? In...

In conversation with Dr N K Ganguly, Former Director General, ICMR Can a worm live inside of you undetected for decades? And what sort of disease only turns up at positive when the blood is collected in the dead of the night? Elephantiasis, or lymphatic filariasis, is a diseased caused by a parasitic worm. The worm spreads through mosquito bites and upon reaching an adult stage blocks vital lymph...

In conversation with Dr Praveen Gupta, chief of neurology, Fortis Hospitals Can a surgery not have any risks at all? Is khichdi the only diet option after a surgery? And how do you expect me to be happy during isolated bed rest? Post-surgical care advice is plastered all over the internet with every page offering a new dimension to your recovery. In this episode, we debunk myths and do away with t...

In conversation with Vishal Lathwal, CEO of Apollo Homecare. Is recovering at home in your own bed more effective than the sterile, monitored environment of a hospital ward? Can a homecare nurse become family? And how do you stop anxious relatives from providing well-meaning (just not medically accurate) advice? In this episode, we learn all about the perks and risks of turning private homes into...

In conversation with Dr MR Rajagopal, founder-chairman emeritus of Pallium India What would you desire if all you had left were only years of lying in bed on pain medication? Can physical pain become endlessly constant? And if you are unable to live at all, should you have the choice to not live? In this episode, we uncover the truth about palliative or end-of-life care in India through the experi...

In conversation with Dr Manjari Tripathi, Professor and Head of Department of Neurology & Incharge Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, AIIMS Delhi What would you think of a person who suddenly begins to tremble uncontrollably? Would you be friends with someone who can hear Jewish pop in their head when you come to know that they aren’t possessed, but simply a person with epilepsy? And what doe...

In conversation with Aaria Varma, a person with ADHD and founder of mental health platform Zen Z Is difficulty in starting a new task a sign of laziness or a symptom of something else? What happens when the world is convinced that you are inattentive, but there are days when you have trouble controlling your excitement? And at what point does behaviour go from entitled and spoilt, to something tha...

In conversation with food blogger and author Kalyan Karmakar Sugar and saturated fats might be bad for your health, but how do you avoid them? Can you actually satiate your cravings for mithai, chaat, chips and all the other deep fried wonders of the world with just one bite? And should we be blaming food porn for that late night binge attack? In this episode, we discuss the knowledge and discipli...

In conversation with Aalap Deboor, Mumbai-based producer and former cigarette user. You have to be living under an impenetrable rock to not be aware of the dangers of tobacco-use. There are approximately 600 ingredients in a modern-day cigarettes. When burned, they create more than 7,000 chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer. Some of the lesser known chemicals emitted...