Health Wealth

Is Deepinder Goyal’s Zomato longevity claim a breakthrough or a scam? We expose the truth behind Bryan Johnson, weight loss drugs, and the "Thin Fat" Indian phenotype with Jitendra Chouksey (JC).

Is the man sending you "Chole Bhature" notifications at 1 AM really trying to save your life? In this explosive episode of Doctor Vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Jitendra Chouksey (JC)—the "BS Detector" of the Indian fitness industry—to dismantle the biggest health narratives of 2026.

JC takes direct aim at the hypocrisy of Zomato’s longevity push, calling their "Temple" wearable a "freaking tracker" and their trademarked "Brain Flow" a pseudometric. We dive deep into why theories like "Gravity Aging" might just be a narrative to distract you from the junk food ecosystem.

In this video, we cover:

The Bryan Johnson Scam: Why JC claims the $100M anti-aging empire is just PR and why "he looks his age."

The Ozempic/GLP-1 Trap: A warning to "Thin Fat" Indians on how weight loss drugs (endorsed by stars like Serena Williams) could destroy 30-40% of your muscle mass.

Indian Nutrition Myths: Why Dal is not a protein source, the truth about Ghee as a fat burner, and why Collagen is just "expensive pee."

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Longevity & Health Tech:

-The truth behind Deepinder Goyal’s Temple wearable.

-Why VO2 Max and Lean Mass are better markers than "Brain Flow."

-The systemic risks of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in the Indian context.

Nutrition & Prevention:

-How to solve Normal Weight Obesity (Thin Fat).

-Essential health tests: ApoB, Lp(a), Vitamin D, and Lipid Profiles.

-How to identify adulteration in Indian food and supplements.

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Produced by Taniya Dutta 

Sound mixed by Aman Pal

Do people actually start barking when they get rabies? Why do you need to take all doses on time for the rabies vaccine? And is “The dog looked friendly” a medical plan, or a plot twist?

Join me and Dr Kritika Sharma, emergency medicine specialist at Regency Health Hospital, Gorakhpur, as we get practical about animal bites—what to do in the first minutes, what not to do, and why speed saves lives. We walk through real-world first aid (immediate, thorough washing with soap and water; quick medical assessment), then tackle the hard truth: once rabies symptoms appear, outcomes are almost always tragic—yet the disease is preventable with timely post-exposure vaccination.

We bust the “home-remedy” circus—chilli paste, black stones, oils, and positive vibes—and explain how these delays cost precious hours. We also break down when rabies immunoglobulin is crucial, how it’s infiltrated in and around high-risk wounds, and why completing the vaccine schedule matters even if the bite looks small. Clear steps, no fluff, and answers to the questions you’re too scared to Google.

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How do we respond to “When are you having kids?” What happens when birth control stops being 'her problem' and starts being a two-person plan? And is Is family planning only about how to avoid having babies?

Join me and Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India, as we flip the script—beginning at the pharmacy counter. We talk awkward stares, poor privacy, and why something as simple as buying condoms still feels complicated. From there, we go straight to the 'snip' myths: no, vasectomy doesn’t kill desire or manhood—and yes, men deserve real counselling, not rumours. Muttreja makes the case for training counsellors to talk to men, building couple check-ins that feel supportive (not clinical), and sharing the mental load—who buys, who books, who follows up.

Even in 2025, the hard truth remains that India’s birth control mix is still dominated by permanent female sterilisation: invasive, pushed on women, and too often framed as the only path. But if you’ve ever wondered what equitable contraception could look like in India and why the male role makes a significant difference to it, this episode is your guide: practical, stigma-free, and centred on consent. Above all, we end where it matters most—free, informed choice about the family you wish to have, or not.

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Who actually needs antidepressants—and how do psychiatrists decide, beyond “just feeling sad”? Can therapy and medication work better together than either alone—and what myths about side-effects should we retire?

Join me and Dr. Pretty Duggar Gupta, a psychiatrist from Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru, as we unpack depression without the fluff. We move past the ‘just think positive’ advice and explain who may need medication and how psychiatrists decide. We discuss side effects, timelines and why therapy with medication often works best. We also look at how depression affects your brain and your gut and what that means for daily life. This is a practical, science-backed episode that aims to leave you hopeful.

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Sound Mix by Rohan Bharti

Can a hook and yarn interrupt doomscrolling? Is crochet the cheapest therapy you can buy today? And what sort of love language is 'I made you mittens'?

Join me and Kanchan Vaidya, the founder of The Original Knit, as we explore how counting stitches anchors attention, eases anxiety, and builds gentle focus. We chart crochet’s rise across India—from living-room circles to board rooms—and why a simple hook and yarn feel like modern mindfulness.

Plus, how handmade gifts deepen bonds with others and help you reconnect with yourself. A cosy, practical guide to crafting calm.

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Produced by Taniya Dutta

Sound Mix by Rohan Bharti