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Doctor Vs Internet is Health Wealth’s hard-hitting Indian health podcast that cuts through viral wellness trends, quick fixes, and online misinformation. Each episode features licensed doctors and medical specialists who take on popular internet health claims—separating science from hype, and facts from dangerous myths. From nutrition and fitness trends to mental health, diabetes, lifestyle diseases, and everyday medical questions, this podcast delivers clear, evidence-based conversations tailored for Indian audiences and real-world health concerns. What to expect: - Doctor-led myth busting of viral health trends - Practical, no-nonsense conversations with zero fluff -  A rotating lineup of trusted medical experts across specialties New episodes drop regularly, building a reliable playlist you can return to whenever the internet leaves you confused. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal health decisions.

  1. 2d ago

    Why Fasting Fails For Weight Loss: A Doctor’s Guide | Dr Shubham Vatsya | Doctor vs Internet

    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. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

    Why Fasting Fails For Weight Loss: A Doctor’s Guide | Dr Shubham Vatsya | Doctor vs Internet

  2. Aug 3

    6 Hours of Sleep is Destroying Your Healthspan | Here's Why | Doctor vs Internet

    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. Tune In Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

    6 Hours of Sleep is Destroying Your Healthspan | Here's Why | Doctor vs Internet

  3. Jul 27

    Monsoon Dengue is Over — Dengue is Now a Year-Long Threat | Dr Chandrakant Lahariya | Doctor vs Internet

    Dengue fever is no longer just a monsoon illness, dengue symptoms and cases are now showing up all year round across India, even in places that never had dengue before. In this episode, part of All Out and India Today's Initiative Saath Ladenge Dengue Se — Dr Chandrakant Lahariya — public health expert and WHO collaborator — breaks down everything you need to know about dengue treatment, dengue prevention, and the new dengue vaccine available in India. In this episode: ✅ Why dengue is no longer seasonal — and what's driving the change ✅ Who's most at risk: pregnant women, kids under 10, the elderly, and comorbidities ✅ How dengue actually spreads through mosquitoes — Aedes vs Anopheles ✅ Mosquito breeding prevention at home (the 10-minute weekly rule) ✅ Myth-busting: papaya leaf juice, giloy ("zero scientific evidence"), kiwi, goat's milk, coconut water ✅ Early symptoms, when to get tested, and the 3–14 day incubation window ✅ Platelet count panic — what number is actually dangerous ✅ When dengue turns life-threatening (dengue hemorrhagic fever, shock syndrome) ✅ Why healthy people with the best healthcare (like Yash Chopra) have died from dengue ✅ India's newly approved dengue vaccine — eligibility, dosing, and rollout timeline For informational purposes only. Please consult a licensed doctor for medical concerns. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

    Monsoon Dengue is Over — Dengue is Now a Year-Long Threat | Dr Chandrakant Lahariya | Doctor vs Internet

  4. Jul 15

    The Truth About Andropause: Why Men Get Menopause Too | Dr Ambrish Mithal |Doctor vs Internet

    Is hormone replacement therapy actually the cancer risk doctors warned you about for two decades? India's leading endocrinologist, Dr. Ambrish Mithal, joins Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor on Doctor vs Internet to unpack the science behind menopause, hormone therapy, and the male equivalent nobody talks about: andropause. In this deep dive, we explore how a single flawed 2002 US study got misapplied to an entire generation of women, why the FDA reversed its cancer-risk guidance in February 2026, and what "MHT" actually means for Indian women, who hit menopause 4 to 5 years earlier than the global average. We also get into declining testosterone in men, bone health, vasomotor symptoms, and the biggest myths around weight gain and "starting HRT means you can never stop." This is not medical advice. It's a science backed conversation to help you ask your doctor the right questions. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

    The Truth About Andropause: Why Men Get Menopause Too | Dr Ambrish Mithal |Doctor vs Internet

  5. Jul 6

    Is Home-Cooked Food Making You Unhealthy? | Nutritionist Riti Bhagat | Doctor vs Internet

    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 app cravings, this episode is your ultimate survival guide. We cover the real science behind sustainable weight loss and nutrition without the lifestyle guilt. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

    Is Home-Cooked Food Making You Unhealthy? | Nutritionist Riti Bhagat | Doctor vs Internet

  6. Jun 22

    Stressed? Why It Instantly Triggers Your Gut | Max Kushnir | Doctor vs Internet

    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 IBS without a diagnosis, decode anxiety poop, discuss lactose intolerance, antibiotic damage to your microbiome, and answer your most embarrassing gut questions. In this episode: - Is it normal to poop once a week? - What is the Bristol Stool Chart? - Why do we get anxiety poop? - IBS vs IBD — what's the difference? - Why world leaders like Putin hide their poop - How antibiotics destroy your gut (and how to recover) - 5 things for a healthy, happy stool - Lactose intolerance explained - Take it or flush it — poop edition Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

    Stressed? Why It Instantly Triggers Your Gut | Max Kushnir | Doctor vs Internet

  7. Jun 15

    Eggs and Jackfruit : Are These The Best Diabetic-friendly foods? | Dr Anoop Misra | Doctor vs Internet

    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 (visceral fat), and the exact science of dietary remission. Get the Book: Dr. Anoop Misra's definitive guide, "Diabetes with Calories and Common Sense". Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Suraj Singh

    Eggs and Jackfruit : Are These The Best Diabetic-friendly foods? | Dr Anoop Misra | Doctor vs Internet

  8. Jun 10

    Are Microplastics Dangerous? A Cancer Surgeon Tells You What You Actually Need to Worry About | Doctor vs Internet

    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, surgical oncologist and one of India's most trusted voices on microplastics, to break down what we know, what we still do not, and most importantly, what we can do. In this episode we cover: -How microplastics enter your body through air, water, food and even skin -Why your bottled water and green tea sachet may be two of your biggest sources -The 5 key factors that decide how much plastic leaches into your food and drink -A live High, Medium and Low rating of everyday household items, from your kitchen sponge to your phone cover -Practical swaps you can start making today -And our popular Take It or Trash It health game This is not a doom and gloom episode. It is a mindful, nuanced conversation for anyone who wants to lower their microplastic load without fear or obsession. Watch the full episode and tell us in the comments which swap you are making first. Tune in! Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound mixed by Aman Pal

    Are Microplastics Dangerous? A Cancer Surgeon Tells You What You Actually Need to Worry About | Doctor vs Internet
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Doctor Vs Internet is Health Wealth’s hard-hitting Indian health podcast that cuts through viral wellness trends, quick fixes, and online misinformation. Each episode features licensed doctors and medical specialists who take on popular internet health claims—separating science from hype, and facts from dangerous myths. From nutrition and fitness trends to mental health, diabetes, lifestyle diseases, and everyday medical questions, this podcast delivers clear, evidence-based conversations tailored for Indian audiences and real-world health concerns. What to expect: - Doctor-led myth busting of viral health trends - Practical, no-nonsense conversations with zero fluff -  A rotating lineup of trusted medical experts across specialties New episodes drop regularly, building a reliable playlist you can return to whenever the internet leaves you confused. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal health decisions.

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  • Channel
    India Today Podcasts
  • Creator
    India Today Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Copyright © 2026 Living Media India Limited
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