13 episodes
The Health Shots Show HT Smartcast
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- Health & Fitness
'Health is wealth' is an adage you must have heard umpteen times in your life, but do you abide by it? We always tend to take our health for granted - even with the prevailing threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a new study every day, warning us of how our lifestyle is wrecking our physical and mental health. But we turn a deaf ear to it! Well, not anymore! As a platform to promote health and wellness, HealthShots considers it a responsibility to apprise you with different ailments that can affect you and your family. That's simply because awareness is the first step to prevention. That's why on World Health Day, we are launching our all-new podcast series, The HealthShots Show. We will interview the Who's Who of the health world to help you understand some common chronic health problems a little better. So stay tuned, kyunki yeh health ka maamla hai!
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A dose of sex education
Lack of sex education has plagued society for far too long! But sexual health educators and influencers today are taking the social media route to normalise conversations. In this episode of The Health Shots Show, we have one such educator, Artika Singh, talking all about the importance of awareness about sexual health rights and safe sex practices.
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HIV Risk Behavior and Prevention
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and is the name given to the virus that can lead to AIDS. If you acquire HIV, detecting it early and starting treatment as soon as possible can lead to a longer, healthier life. But, When should one be tested for HIV? Where can one get tested and how does one mentally prepare themselves if they test positive? To answer all your burning questions related to AIDS and HIV testing, we have with us Dr. Manish Bamrotiya, who is the Technical Director at ACCELERATE and has over 12 years of experience with ART programs in India.
Get tested right away to explore a world of solutions that help in staying safe. To book a simple, easy, and completely private HIV test, you can visit https://www.safezindagi.in/bookatest/ -
Get into the nuances of TB
TB aka tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease that impacts mainly lungs. That's why it's important that you should know everything about it. In this episode of The Health Shots Show, we have with us, Col (Dr) MP Cariappa who is an expert when it comes to an infectious disease like TB. Come and understand everything about this health problem.
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Ifs and buts about IVF
IVF or In vitro fertilisation is no biggie nowadays. Everyone in need is opting for it. But there are a lot of things you must know before you go for IVF treatment for infertility. And in this episode of The Health Shots Show, we are spilling everything about this procedure. To help us, we have IVF expert Dr Rita Bakshi in the house! So come, listen, and decide what may be best for you.
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Be mindful of miscarriage
It goes without saying that dealing with a miscarriage is hard. It can lead to a whirlwind of emotions and that's why it is imperative to address the issue mindfully. So, in this episode of The Health Shots Show, we asked Dr Archana Bakshi how to handle a miscarriage. Come and hear her valuable advice.
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Master the art of managing menstrual hygiene
Menstruation is still a hush-hush word. And it is because of this stigma that a lot of girls stay unaware of the need for menstrual hygiene. But enough is enough! It's time we speak out loud about it and that's why in this episode of The Health Shots Show, we are tackling the issue of menstrual hygiene. Tune into this podcast where gynae and Instagram influencer Dr Anjali Kumar aka Maitri, is sharing everything about periods and how easily you can maintain your menstrual hygiene.