Best Health Charcha Podcasts (2025)

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How Your Brain and Hormones Control Weight 37:39

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27d ago37:39

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In this episode of Health Charcha Season Two, issued in the public interest by Medtronic, host Kartik explores the fascinating connection between sleep, hunger, and obesity with Dr Abhishek Katakwar, Director at the Centre for Obesity and Metabolic Therapy, AIG Hospitals. Dr Katakwar explains how sleep deprivation can rewire hunger hormones like le…

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Beyond Medication: Innovations in Resistant Hypertension 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Welcome to Season Two of Health Charcha, issued in public interest by Medtronic! In this episode, host Kartik is joined by Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Medical Council, who helps us unpack what resistant hypertension really is, why it’s so alarming, and how new treatments are changing…

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Food as Medicine: Nutritional Insights for Good Health 23:22

3M ago23:22

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Yes I Can - The Unshakable Belief of successful people 8:56

3M ago8:56

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Why do some people achieve extraordinary success while others give up halfway? In this episode of Reflect and Rise, Sunny dives deep into the secret ingredient behind every inspiring success story — unshakable belief. From childhood lessons of learning to walk and ride a bicycle, to the subtle ways society’s judgments shape our mindset, Sunny explo…

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About Varicose Vein Centers and Treatment Landscape 19:40

3M ago19:40

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Join us in Season 2 of Health Charcha as host Kartik explores the world of varicose veins with Delhi-based vascular specialist Dr. Abhishek Bansal. This episode highlights the progression and serious symptoms of varicose veins, the urgency of timely medical care, and how specialised Varicose Vein Centres are transforming patient treatment in India.…

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Returning to Succeed - The Traits of Successful People 4:43

3M ago4:43

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After a 3-month pause, I’m back with new energy and a fresh approach. In this episode, I talk about the break, what I learned during the time off, and introduce a new season focused on the core traits of successful people. Moving forward, I’ll be experimenting with freestyle conversations to make the content more natural and engaging. Listen in as …

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Adhesive Therapy & Beyond: Advances in Varicose Vein Treatment 19:53

4M ago19:53

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Varicose veins are an age-old condition, but treatment has come a long way, from traditional surgery to minimally invasive options and today’s breakthrough glue therapy (adhesive therapy). In this episode of Health Charcha, host Karthik speaks with Dr. Saurabh Rai, vascular surgeon at NH Hospital, Bangalore, about how treatments have evolved, what …

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Varicose Veins Uncovered: Symptoms, Stages & Real Solutions 15:34

4M ago15:34

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Welcome to Season 2 of Health Chacha, your trusted health podcast where complex topics meet real-life conversations. In this episode, host Kartik delves into the often-overlooked condition of varicose veins, which affects many adults. Joined by vascular specialist Dr. Vivek Ukride, the discussion explores how varicose veins develop, the early warni…

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Understanding Obesity: Causes, Myths & Modern Treatments 36:53

5M ago36:53

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Join host Kartik in Season 2 of Health Charcha, issued in public interest by Medtronic, as he explores the complexities of obesity with Dr. Atul N.C. Peters, Senior Director- Bariatric, Minimal Access & General Surgery at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi. This insightful episode delves into why obesity is far more than just excess weight,…

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Aadatein Ya Aap : Jeetega Kaun? - Learn to win over your habits 22:26

7M ago22:26

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आदतें या आप: जीतेगा कौन? क्या आपकी रोजमर्रा की आदतें आपकी सफलता, सेहत और खुशियों को चुपचाप कंट्रोल कर रही हैं? इस एपिसोड में हम जानेंगे कि आदतें कैसे बनती हैं, क्यों उन्हें बदलना इतना मुश्किल होता है, और कैसे आप अपनी लाइफ को बेहतर बना सकते हैं। हमने neuroscience, psychology और real-life examples के साथ habit formation, identity shift, और practical …

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Confidence Ka Asli Matlab - 5 Ways to Build Your Confidence 13:03

7M ago13:03

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Iss episode mein hum confidence ke baare mein gehrayi se baat karenge—confidence kya hai, iske baare mein jo common myths hain unko clear karenge, aur yeh samjhenge ki confidence sirf ek feeling nahi, balki ek practical tool hai jo humari zindagi ko behtar bana sakta hai. Hum dekhenge ki confidence kaise apne aap par bharosa badhata hai, meetings m…

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Stress Pe Charcha - 4 Ways To Handle Stress 11:05

7M ago11:05

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Stress har kisi ke life ka hissa hai—bachcha ho ya adult, student ya professional. Is episode mein hum samjhenge stress kya hai, kyun aata hai, aur isse kaise handle kiya ja sakta hai. Hum dekhenge kuch practical tips—feelings ko accept karna, breaks lena, emotions ko share ya likhna, aur apne calendar mein fun add karna. Stress ko ignore na karein…

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Poochne Mein Kya Jaata Hai - Importance of Questioning 6:52

7M ago6:52

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Kabhi socha hai, hum itni baar apni baat kyun nahi rakh paate? Ya poochne se kyu darte hain? “Poochne Mein Kya Jata Hai?” mein jaaniye ki poochna kyun zaroori hai, aur kaise ek simple sawal aapki zindagi badal sakta hai. Is episode mein milega practical tips, relatable stories, aur motivation, jo aapko sikhaayenge apni hesitation ko kaise door kare…

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Failure ke bina success adhoori hai - 10 Ways to Handle Failure 14:05

7M ago14:05

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Struggling with failure? Tune in to “Failure ke bina Success adhoori hai” – a Hinglish podcast packed with real stories, examples, and practical tips to turn setbacks into comebacks. Hear how legends like Amitabh Bachchan, APJ Abdul Kalam, and Suhas Gopinath turned failures into success. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone seeking motiv…

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Sharma Ji ke Bete Ka Report Card - (Re)Define Your Success 6:00

8M ago6:00

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Sharma Ji ke Bete ka Report Card explores the familiar yet powerful mindset behind comparing our success to others’ achievements. From childhood schooling pressures to career choices shaped by societal expectations, this episode dives into how we often measure ourselves by someone else’s standards. Join Sunny in this Hindi podcast as he humorously …

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Comparison ka chakkar - Its a Trap 6:42

8M ago6:42

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Har kisi ki life mein “Comparison Ka Chakkar” chal hi raha hota hai-school, college, ya social media, hum apni zindagi ko dusron se compare karte rehte hain. Is episode mein main discuss karunga ki comparison ka yeh trap kaise self-confidence ko hurt karta hai aur mental health pe asar daalta hai. Saath hi, jaanenge healthy vs unhealthy comparison …

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Shuruat - Beginning To Reflect And Rise 4:47

8M ago4:47

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Yeh episode aapko ek naye safar par le jaati hai, jahan motivation, self-growth, aur consistency ke baare mein gehrayi se baat ki gayi hai. Host apni khud ki kahani, struggles, aur experiences share karte hain, aur batate hain ki kaise har roz ke sawalon aur chhote chhote kadmon se badlaav shuru hota hai. Iss episode mein aapko sirf theory nahi, ba…

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What's the difference between Laparoscopic vs. Open Incisional Hernia Repair 21:40

3y ago21:40

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In this episode, we have with us Dr Parthasarthi, COO, Lead Consultant, department of Hernia Surgery and Upper GI and Robotics Surgery at Gem Hospital, Tamil Nadu to help us understand the difference between Laparoscopic vs. Open Incisional Hernia Repair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tackling Infertility in Women suffering from Morbid Obesity 25:00

3+ y ago25:00

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Obesity is increasingly being recognized as a worldwide epidemic. According to National Family Health Survey-5, one out of every four Indians is now obese. Obesity has risen from 21% to 24% among women and 19% to 23% among men on a national level.To answer the most commonly asked questions about obesity and its impact on infertility in women, we ha…

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Young Hearts Run Free | Dealing with Congenital Heart Disease 22:28

3+ y ago22:28

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In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja spoke with Dr. R. Krishna Kumar, Head of Department | Professor, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi about Congenital Heart Disease and how prevalent it is. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Heart Health in the times of Corona | How safe is TAVI 23:56

3+ y ago23:56

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In this episode of Health Charcha, host Deepti Ahuja spoke with Dr Harinder K Bali, MBBS, MD(Medicine) and DM (Cardiology) about the special kinds of safety measures after the minimally invasive procedure that the patients and their families need to keep in mind during the pandemic. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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I am Ironman | What is TAVI? 24:13

3+ y ago24:13

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In this episode of Health Charcha, host Deepti Ahuja spoke with Dr Kaushal Pandey, Sr. Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, P.D Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim about what does a TAVI procedure involve and what happens after one undergoes the TAVI procedure? Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Listen to your heart, they say | Diagnosis & Treatment of AS 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

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In this episode of Health Charcha, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta, HOD & Director Cardiology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai about the kind of tests that are performed to diagnose Aortic Stenosis and what if our loved ones have had the prognosis of having AS. Tune in to know what happens to patients if they don’t get tr…

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All about Aortic Stenosis 21:02

3+ y ago21:02

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A healthy heart beats around 100,000 times a day. Your heart’s job is to supply oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. It does that by pumping blood through four heart chambers with the help of four heart valves that open and close with every heartbeat. The aortic valve controls blood as it flows out of the heart and to the rest of the body. Bu…

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Brain Tumor Recovery | Will I ever be myself again? 19:17

3+ y ago19:17

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In this episode of Health Charcha, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. CE Deopujari, Neurosurgeon in Bombay Hospital Marine Lines, Mumbai about how can a patient improve his quality of life with the available modern techniques and what are some of the therapeutic ways that can help the patient after successful treatment. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Precautions to take before Surgery 12:51

3+ y ago12:51

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In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Dwarakanath Srinivas, Professor and Head, Neurosurgery, NIMHANS about how has Covid impacted brain tumour treatment and how can one mentally prepare himself for this surgery? Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Brain Tumor Surgery: Robots have arrived ! 25:56

3+ y ago25:56

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How has neuronavigation and cranial robotics evolved the management of brain tumours and how does that apply to you? We will find out in this episode with Dr. Manas Panigrahi, HOD Neurosurgery at KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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I have Brain Tumor. What should I do next? 13:23

3+ y ago13:23

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In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Sudhir Dubey, Director and Head of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery at Medanta, The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon about things, situations or environments that increase the risk factor of getting a brain tumour. She also discusses whether all brain tumours are cancerous and how do they develop. Tune in to…

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What is Brain Tumour 27:32

3+ y ago27:32

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In this episode, we speak to Dr.Amitabh Chanda - Neurosurgeon at Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata. He talks about brain tumor, a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain. There are different types of brain tumors. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignan…

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What is a Hernia | Symptoms and Treatments 17:02

3+ y ago17:02

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In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Ashwind Bawa, Associate Professor of Surgery, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana about Hernia; a disease that occurs when an internal organ protrudes through the wall of a muscle or a tissue that normally contains it. If ignored, it could be fatal. Shocking, right? Tune in to this episode to know more…

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What are some myths about Parkinson’s Disease? 18:55

3+ y ago18:55

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People are diagnosed with Parkinson’s at an average age of 60, anything younger than 50 is considered young-onset Parkinson’s, or YOPD. Rarely, Parkinson’s disease may be diagnosed in people younger than 40 — current estimates are that about 2 percent of the 1 million people with Parkinson’s were diagnosed earlier than age 40. There are many such i…

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Life after DBS. What next? | Post Surgery Care and Caregiver Support 19:47

3+ y ago19:47

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In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr Aditya Gupta, Director of Neurosurgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon about the DBS surgery experience and how it feels after that. The host also asks about some of the things one needs to watch out for during the 1st couple of weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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What are the advanced treatment options for Parkinson’s? | DBS 17:04

3+ y ago17:04

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In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma, Lead – Consultant Neurosurgeon, Aster hospital, Bangalore about some of the advance treatment options available for a person affected by Parkinson’s and she is also intrigued to ask what does DBS do for a person who is Parkinson’s affected. Tune in to this episode to know more! Learn…

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How can I manage Parkinson’s Disease? 19:08

3+ y ago19:08

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In this episode, host Deepti asks Dr. Vijayashankar Paramanandam.MD, DM (Neurology) if Parkinson’s can be cured or reversed. The host is also intrigued to know if Parkinson’s too has stages like cancer? Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy HT Smartcast Originals

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What is Parkinson’s Disease? 18:31

3+ y ago18:31

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Parkinson’s Awareness Month is observed in April. Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase awareness about the ailment and its symptoms, as well as to support victims. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s as per Frontiers in Neurology. So in this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Asha Kishore, Sen…

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | A revision 19:12

4y ago19:12

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We lost one of our favourite Bollywood actors, Irrfan Khan to Colorectal Cancer disease. And do we really need a reason to better inform ourselves about the kind of cancer that is increasingly beginning to affect young adults and is the 3rd most common amongst men worldwide? So, to give us a deeper and more updated insight into Colorectal Cancer, h…

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Conversation with Akshay Chaturvedi (Founder - Leverage Edu) 49:58

4+ y ago49:58

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Hey guys, hope you're staying safe in these hard times. In this episode, our guest is Mr. Akshay Chaturvedi is the founder of Leverage Edu, a career platform that uses artificial intelligence to mentor students and helps them with college admissions. We spoke about a lot of interesting things in this episode, hope you like it and share this with yo…

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QUALITY EDUCATION- WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? 2:07

4+ y ago2:07

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Hey guys! We hope you're doing well. In this episode, Anshika and Vaishnavi will be talking about Sustainable Development Goal-4 which is Quality Education. So do go through the entire episode and we would love to hear and read your views so do share your views and thoughts with us either in the form of a voice message or else, you can even mail yo…

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GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING- WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? 4:15

5y ago4:15

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Hey guys! We hope you're doing well. In this episode, Anshika and Vaishnavi will be talking about Sustainable Development Goal-3 which is Good Health and Well-Being. So do go through the entire episode and we would love to hear and read your views so do share your views and thoughts with us either in the form of a voice message or else, you can eve…

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ZERO HUNGER- WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? 5:07

5y ago5:07

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Hey guys! We hope you're doing well. In this episode, Anshika and Vaishnavi will be talking about Sustainable Development Goal-3 which is Zero Hunger. So do go through the entire episode and we would love to hear and read your views so do share your views and thoughts with us either in the form of a voice message or else, you can even mail your vie…

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NO POVERTY- WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT? 2:13

5y ago2:13

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Hey guys! We hope you're doing well. In this episode, Anshika and Vaishnavi will be talking about Sustainable Development Goal-2 which is No Poverty. So do go through the entire episode and we would love to hear and read your views so do share your views and thoughts with us either in the form of a voice message or else, you can even mail your view…

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)- WHAT ARE THEY ALL ABOUT? 2:21

5y ago2:21

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Hey guys! We hope you're doing well. In this episode, Anshika and Vaishnavi will be talking about the Sustainable Development Goals. So do go through the entire episode and we would love to hear and read your views so do share your views and thoughts with us either in the form of a voice message or else, you can even mail your views to us at chaipe…

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12: Ae Dil hai muskil | Post-surgery care 16:52

5y ago16:52

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Did you Know Pacemakers are now Bluetooth enabled and can connect to your smartphone In this episode, we have with us Dr Girish B Navasundi who introduces us to Bluetooth based pacemakers and the importance of managing this device post-surgery. Dr Girish will discuss what a pacemaker check-up means and will also share the latest development in Remo…

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11: Dil to bachcha hai ji | Are leadless pacemakers safe? 12:16

5y ago12:16

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Technology and medicine have gone hand and hand for many years. This episode of Health Charcha with our expert, Dr Sanjeevkumar Kalkekar is devoted to discussing the advances in the cardiac space. He shares valuable inputs on how technology has impacted pacemaker surgery and important tips for people who would have been prescribed a pacemaker. Lear…

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10: Dil Dhadke | All about pacemakers 13:05

5y ago13:05

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Did you know Our heart has its own electricity!!! In this episode of Health Charcha, we will discuss Dr Viveka Kumar will discuss about pacemakers and how they are used to treat electrical abnormalities of our heart. He also encourages to listen their heart and if experiencing something unusual then to consult their physicians. Learn more about you…

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9: Dil cheez kya hai | Heart & related diseases 21:51

5y ago21:51

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In this episode of Health Charcha, Dr Praveen Chandra will discuss the health of the most talked-about yet too often neglected organ -The Heart. He explains the basics of heart, complications associated with heat-related illness and shares numerous things you can do to lower the risk for heart disease and maintain your heart health Learn more about…

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8: Obesity- Not Just a Cosmetic Problem 28:01

5y ago28:01

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In this episode of Health Charcha our expert, Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala answers queries related to the various myths that people have in their minds regarding obesity. He establishes the link between being obese and living with other associated diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and infertility. In that case is Bariatric surgery the right option…

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7: Know more about heartburn 19:15

5y ago19:15

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In this episode of Health Charcha, We discuss about a condition which impacts millions of people who experience extreme heartburn and its associated unpleasant effects - GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Many GERD sufferers are unaware of the dangers of chronic acid reflux or of the available treatment options and thus Dr J K A Jameel encou…

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6: Endometriosis & its Power of Invisibility 36:25

5y ago36:25

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In this episode of Health Charcha, gynaecologist Dr Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni talks about this invisible illness which affects one in 10 women worldwide - Endometriosis. Dr Anshumala creates much-needed awareness around the condition which unfortunately being shrugged off as severe menstrual pain as well as shares tips and tricks on how to manage a…

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5: The One about Hernia 21:51

5y ago21:51

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In this episode of Health Charcha, Dr Ajay Kriplani, will talk about the very simple yet strangulated subject called as Hernia. Concerns about and pain associated with hernias can prevent people from engaging in activities that they normally love to do, and ignoring symptoms can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. Like any other healt…