Healthwise is a weekly podcast that brings you up to speed with the top of the mind Health, science and environment issues. You'll hear experts who'll help you better understand policy. So that you can make better choices, healthwise. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you be HT Smartcast.
Latest episodes
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39 min
Heart Valve Disease: The Hidden Threat Most Indians Don't Know About
Are you experiencing breathlessness while climbing stairs, unusual fatigue, dizziness, or reduced stamina? Most people dismiss these symptoms as normal aging. But according to lead…
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26 min
Acidity, Bloating & Digestive Problems: When Should You Worry? | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Noida
In the last episode of the series, host Kartik sits down with Dr. Deepak Govil and Dr. Vivek Tandon, Directors of GI Surgery, GI Oncology and Bariatric Surgery, Gastrosciences, Med…
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25 min
Medanta Noida: Bringing India’s Best Healthcare Closer to You
In this episode of the HealthWise, host Kartik welcomes the visionary founder of Medanta, Dr. Naresh Trehan, a world-renowned cardiac surgeon and recipient of the Padma Bhushan and…
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30 min
Are Your Daily Habits Damaging Your Kidneys? Doctors Reveal the Truth | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Noi…
In this episode of HealthWise, host Kartik speaks with Dr. Dushyant Nadar, Director, Urology, Robotics & Renal Transplant, Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, and Dr. Rahul G…
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27 min
Why Heart Disease Is Rising in Young Adults | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital Noida
In this episode of HealthWise, host Kartik Chawla speaks with Dr. Amit Chaudhary, Director of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Care at Medanta, Noida, about the growing incidence of hea…
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30 min
The Future of Cancer Care: Immunotherapy & Precision Medicine | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital Noida
A persistent cough that won’t go away. Sudden unexplained weight loss. Constant fatigue dismissed as stress. In many cancer cases, the earliest warning signs are often subtle, but…
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27 min
ENT Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital Noida
In this episode of HealthWise, host Kartik speaks with Dr. Alok Thakar, Director, ENT and Head & Neck Onco Surgery at Medanta Noida and one of India's leading ENT specialists. From…
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30 min
What Your Heart May Be Trying to Tell You | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital, Noida
A sudden chest pain. Breathlessness while climbing stairs. A racing heartbeat dismissed as stress. Many serious cardiac conditions begin with symptoms people often ignore. In this…
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29 min
From Diagnosis to Recovery: Understanding Blood Cancer Care | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital Noida
Unexplained fatigue, frequent infections, or persistent fever are often symptoms people ignore, but these subtle signs can sometimes point to serious blood disorders. In this episo…
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27 min
When Your Body Sends Neurological Warning Signs | Medanta Super Speciality Hospital Noida
A headache that wouldn’t stop. A sudden blackout while driving home. Back pain ignored for years until walking became difficult. Many neurological conditions begin quietly, with sy…
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16 min
The Future of Cancer Treatment | AI, Immunotherapy & Personalized Medicine
Cancer treatment has evolved dramatically over the past decade, bringing new hope to millions of patients worldwide. In this insightful episode, RJ Hardik from Fever Network speaks…
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16 min
Cancer Myths vs Reality | Early Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Cancer is often associated with fear, uncertainty and many unanswered questions. But how much of what we believe about cancer is actually true? In this insightful conversation, RJ…
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18 min
Can Cancer Be Prevented? The Power of Early Detection | Ft. Dr. Gaurang Modi
Cancer is one of the most feared words in healthcare but does cancer really mean “cancel”? In this insightful conversation, RJ Hardik from Fever Network sits down with Dr. Gaurang…
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11 min
Your Health Starts With Awareness
This summer, stay one step ahead with expert insights from Dr. Mahim Mittal (Internal Medicine - Medanta Hospital) on holistic Health, Seasonal illnesses, preventive care, and the…
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1 h 06
The Truth About Intimacy, Adult Content & Personal Habits That Could Change Your Relationship
In this episode, a leading sexologist breaks down the truth behind sex, masturbation, porn, and relationships using science, psychology, and real-life insights If you’ve ever felt…
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9 min
Sleep, Circadian Rhythm and The Science Behind Deep Rest for Holistic Health
Today, we’re talking about sleep. Not the “I’ll sleep when I’m done” kind, but the kind that actually keeps you sharp, calm, and functioning. If you’ve been running on coffee, stuc…
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12 min
Why Monitoring Flu, RSV & STIs Matters More Than You Think
In this episode of Healthwise, Kartik breaks down what infectious diseases really are and why they are not just occasional health scares, but a constant part of our lives. From sea…
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13 min
Why Muscle is Your Most Underappreciated Metabolic Organ?
Are you tired of the cycle of shame that comes with tracking your health through a negative lens? In this episode Kartik is trying to figure out the psychological shift from "less"…
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12 min
Why Your Social Circle is a Stronger Health Predictor Than Your Diet
Forget the kale smoothies and the bench press for a moment there’s a "silent engine" driving your health that you might be neglecting. In this episode of Healthwise, Kartik (aka Il…
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30 min
Are Your Lungs Still Weak After COVID? Doctor Explains Tests, Masks & Breathlessness
In this episode of Healthwise, Dr Neeraj Gupta invites Dr Manish Sharma, Head of Pulmonology at SNC Ghaziabad, to address common concerns regarding lung health post-COVID. They dis…