Health Wealth

Why are cases rising in India, and how do you catch it early? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor speaks with Dr Archit Pandit, Director of Surgical Oncology at Fortis Escorts, about what’s really driving cancer in India and what you can do about it.

#health #cancer #mindset

🔴 What You Will Learn:

• Why cancer cases are rising in India
• Why obesity is a leading cause of cancer after tobacco
• The estrogen, fat and cancer link in women
• Early warning signs: lumps, mouth ulcers that don’t heal, voice change, reflux, bleeding mistaken for piles, changing moles
• Does sugar cause cancer? Is red meat the problem? What to eat instead
• Cancer patterns by regions in India: paan masala, charred meat, air pollution
• Mammogram: when to start, cost and radiation myths
• How a stage 0 cancer was caught early through a colonoscopy
• Mindset, meditation and life after cancer

Gift a mammogram this Diwali. Early detection saves lives.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Piyush Kumar

Why is infertility rising rapidly across India? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Dr. Sankalp Jain (Fertility and Intimacy Physician) to expose the truth behind the IVF boom, declining natural conception rates, low sperm count, and what modern couples need to know about reproductive health.

From environmental toxins, stress, and lifestyle disorders to male infertility myths, semen health, and pelvic floor conditions, we break down actionable steps couples can take to conceive naturally before jumping straight into IVF. We also explore fertility nutrition, AMH levels, sperm quality, and the biological realities of trying to conceive in your 30s.

If you or someone you know is navigating family planning, this conversation is packed with science-backed insights, practical fertility tests, and honest medical advice.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

Heart Surgery Without Cutting Your Chest Open? Dr. Ritwik Raj Bhuyan Explains Robotic Cardiac Surgery Is robotic heart surgery safe? Does a robot actually perform the surgery, or is the surgeon in control? Can you really get a bypass or valve repair without opening your chest? In this episode, Dr. Ritwik Raj Bhuyan (Senior Director, CTVS and Lead — Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery at Fortis Escorts, New Delhi) breaks down everything you need to know about robotic cardiac surgery in India. We explore how the da Vinci robotic system works, recovery timelines compared to open-heart surgery, exact cost breakdowns, candidate eligibility, and what happens during emergency situations like power cuts or system glitches.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

Why do Indians get heart attacks 10 years earlier than Westerners? Is that chest pain simple acidity or a life-threatening cardiac event? In this episode of Doctor vs Internet, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Dr Ashok Seth (Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla New Delhi) to decode sudden cardiac arrests in gyms, silent heart attack symptoms, blood pressure monitoring, and the exact preventive tests that save lives.

🔴 What You Will Learn:
• Acidity vs. Heart Attack Pain: How to spot the real difference
• Why young, fit people collapse in gyms (Heavy weights, HIIT & hidden blockages)
• The correct way to check Blood Pressure and interpret readings
• Silent heart attack symptoms in women and diabetics
• Emergency First Aid: The exact tablet to chew (not swallow) immediately
• 3 life-saving heart tests every Indian should get (Lipid profile, Lp(a), CT Angiogram)
• Diet & Lifestyle Myths: Truth about ghee, garlic, intermittent fasting, and vaping

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified cardiologist for personalized medical care

Dr. Jasjeet Wasir, Director of Diabetes & Endocrinology at Medanta breaks down why you're still hungry after a full meal. In this episode we demystify the universe of hunger and break down why our brains constantly plan, crave, and seek out high-calorie foods.

We dive deep into the neurochemistry behind:

Homeostatic Hunger vs. Hedonic Hunger: The crucial difference between what your body actually needs to survive and what your brain demands for pleasure.

The Neurobiology of "Wanting" vs. "Liking": How dopamine drives the process, craving, and seeking behaviour versus short-lived sensory satisfaction.

Practical Behaviour Modification: Steps to identify hunger triggers, leverage cognitive behavioural principles, and rebuild a healthy relationship with food.

Stop fighting your cravings and learn how to outlast them by understanding your body’s biology.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Is formula milk actually safe for your newborn? And who benefits when breastfeeding “fails”? In this Mother’s Day Special, we sit down with Dr. Arun Gupta, a pediatrician who walked away from a thriving practice to take on the world’s most powerful food corporations. What he reveals will change how you think about infant nutrition forever. From illegal hospital marketing tactics to the myth of “not enough milk,” Dr. Gupta pulls back the curtain on a decades long battle being fought inside the very rooms where mothers give birth.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Rohan Bharti

Struggling with continuous hair fall and hair thinning? We break down the exact root causes- from nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalances to improper hair care routines. Host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Dr Ankur Sarin to discover actionable, evidence-based steps to reduce shedding and protect your hair density.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

Why your acne, pigmentation, and dullness are not healing, and what a dermatologist actually recommends for Indian skin. Dermatologist Dr Jushya Bhatia Sarin breaks down the skincare myths, pollution damage, and pigmentation problems specific to Indian skin. This episode covers why sunscreen, multani mitti, besan, and expensive skincare products may not be working the way you think, and what actually helps.

In this episode:

✅Skincare myths Indians still believe, and why they do not hold up Multani mitti, besan, and haldi: do home remedies actually help

✅Acne and pigmentation treatment: what dermatologists recommend, including retinol, retinal, and tretinoin

✅Whey protein, sugar, and gym related acne triggers

✅Building a skincare routine for Indian skin types, oily, combination, and sensitive

✅Anti aging skincare: when to start and which ingredients matter

✅Collagen, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and zinc, explained

✅The gut skin connection

✅Sunscreen mistakes almost everyone makes, including SPF, reapplication, and tinted sunscreen myths

When to see a dermatologist versus treating skin at home Retinol use while trying to conceive If you have tried every Instagram skincare hack without results, this conversation replaces influencer advice with clinical answers. Listen to Doctor vs Internet and Health Wealth for more doctor verified conversations on health and skincare.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

Fasting, intermittent fasting, calorie deficit diets, autophagy, gut resets, Navratri fasting, GLP-1 -- GI expert Dr. Shubham Vatsya gives Indians the most complete, honest science of fasting in one episode. Hindus fast for Navratri. Muslims fast for Ramzan. Celebrities swear by intermittent fasting. Scientists have won Nobel Prizes studying it. And yet fasting remains the most misunderstood health tool available to every single Indian -- for free. In this episode of Doctor Vs Internet, Senior Health Editor Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Gastroenterologist Dr. Shubham Vatsya to break down exactly what fasting does to your body, who should do it, how to do it correctly, and why most Indians -- despite fasting their whole lives -- are getting no benefit from it at all.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

Longevity, inflammation, and sleep, decoded by a doctor who has spent his career studying how Indians age.

In this episode of Doctor Vs Internet, Dr. Navin Gnanasekaran of Apollo Hospitals, author of India's first longevity book The 100 Year Blueprint, breaks down why inflammation is the silent root cause of ageing, cancer and chronic disease, why India is the second most sleep deprived country in the world, and why your chair may be more dangerous to your health than you think.

This conversation covers healthspan versus lifespan, the best tests to check inflammation, seed oils and omega 3 supplements worth taking, the truth about biohacking and Bryan Johnson style routines, and the doctor's own daily longevity practice.

If you want to understand ageing, inflammation and sleep with real science instead of wellness trends, this episode is for you.

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Produced by Areeb Raza

Sound mixed by Suraj Singh