Dr. Debojyoti Dhar

Unveiling the Potential of the Gut Microbiome: A Revolutionary Approach to Cancer Care

February 28, 2024

As per the World Health Organization (WHO) around 30–50% of all cancer cases are preventable! As February marks National Cancer Prevention Month, it is time we talk about this disease, especially the aspects that can help alleviate one’s risk of cancer. Although there is widespread recognition of primary cancer risk...

Wanna age gracefully? Take charge of your gut microbiota

January 2, 2024

Ageing is a progressive loss of homeostasis, impaired function, cognitive decline and vulnerability to death due to chronic, infectious, metabolic, neoplastic diseases. Ageing gracefully is about more than just having younger-looking skin. It encompasses the intricate processes that affect all our organs, muscles, cells, and everything that constitutes our being....

Guard Your Gut, Protect Your Mind: Say No to Smoking!

December 5, 2023

When we talk of smoking, the first thoughts that cross our minds regarding its health implications are of oral and lung cancer; thanks to the statutory warning that comes with all tobacco products. However, smoking has negative effects beyond that. Yes, from the well-established effects on respiratory to heart health,...

How gut health impacts diabetes risk

November 21, 2023

Diabetes is a global health concern affecting millions of people and burdening healthcare systems worldwide. On World Diabetes Day, it is essential to shed light on aspects that are linked to the risk of developing diabetes so that prevention and management of this chronic condition becomes more achievable. One such...

The Gut: Where All Maladies Originate – Unveiling the Truth

October 31, 2023

The father of modern medicine, Hippocrates was of the opinion that the origin of all diseases lies in the gut. While this statement may seem difficult to digest, modern research has shed light on the crucial role of the gut in maintaining overall health. The human gut is a lot...

Beyond Genetics: How Your Lifestyle Choices Influence Alzheimer’s via Gut Health

October 24, 2023

Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide with about 60-70% of cases being due to Alzheimer’s disease. While ageing remains the primary risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, recent research suggests that lifestyle choices, particularly those related to gut health, play a pivotal role in its development and progression. Therefore,...

Why do pregnant women need to maintain a healthy gut? Know the details here.

July 22, 2023

We understand the importance of a healthy diet for a pregnant and lactating woman in the growth and development of the newborn. It is for this reason that they are encouraged to eat a nourishing and balanced diet to support the requirements of the developing baby. But the gut (digestive tract) health...