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Soft drinks are everywhere—our patients drink them, our families drink them, and sometimes, we grab one ourselves during a busy clinic day. But recent research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has added another reason to pause before opening that fizzy can: a possible link between soft drink consumption and depression. What […]

The war against drug-resistant bacteria—so-called superbugs—has reached a critical point. Traditional antibiotics are losing effectiveness, and infections once easily treatable are now life-threatening. But in an exciting twist, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping scientists re-engineer an old weapon: bacteriophages, viruses that naturally attack bacteria. Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute have demonstrated that […]

For years, finasteride has been marketed as a simple cosmetic fix for hair loss. But beneath its promise of restored confidence lies a troubling reality—emerging evidence shows the drug may carry severe psychiatric side effects, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide. A new review published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry by Prof. Mayer Brezis […]

For cancer patients, the hospital chair often feels like a battlefield—the IV lines, the beeping machines, the long hours of fear and fatigue. But what if, in those very moments, a patient could be transported to a temple in Shirdi, a forest trail, or even the snow-capped Himalayas? That is the promise of Virtual Reality […]

At the Aaj Tak Health Summit, experts delivered a powerful reminder: loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This startling comparison underlines how mental health challenges are silently shaping lives in India—especially in workplaces, schools, and homes. Key Takeaways from Experts What Does It Mean for Doctors in India? At The Doctorpreneur […]

When it comes to fractures, we often focus on age, bone mineral density (BMD), or lifestyle factors like diet and exercise. But new research shows that your family history might play an equally critical role. A large meta-analysis published in Osteoporosis International reveals that having a parent or sibling with a history of fractures significantly […]

In recent years, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have made headlines for their effectiveness in managing type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss. Both rely on GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a hormone that regulates blood sugar and boosts insulin secretion. But what if your own body could produce its own version of GLP-1—safely and naturally? That’s […]

The world of diagnostics is transforming—and India is at the forefront of this shift. Once limited to walk-in labs and standard health packages, diagnostics has now evolved into a digital-first, genomics-driven ecosystem. This change is not just about testing blood sugar or cholesterol levels—it’s about predicting the future of health. At The Doctorpreneur Academy, our […]