prabhakarswaroop

If you’ve ever felt a persistent gnaw in your upper stomach or struggled with recurring indigestion, you might be playing host to one of the most successful biological hitchhikers in human history: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Nearly half of the world’s population is infected with this spiral-shaped bacterium. While it’s been with us for millennia, […]

We often hear about “gut health” and “probiotics,” but there is a specific group of unsung heroes working behind the scenes that actually do the heavy lifting. They are called Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs). Think of your gut as a massive fermentation factory. You eat fiber, and while your body can’t digest it on its

We often view chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and even Alzheimer’s as separate health battles, each requiring a different specialist. However, cutting-edge research reveals a startling and unifying truth: this seemingly disparate list of ailments—which also includes Metabolic Syndrome, NAFLD/MASLD, and Hypertension—shares a common, dangerous foundation in

It’s time we talked about your brain health. Not just the usual suspects like stress, sleep, and genetics, but something far more tangible, something you interact with multiple times a day: your diet. As a physician, I’m accustomed to discussing the link between diet and conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. In my office,

What do you have to do to preserve health? I am writing this essay for the general population and not for those who are in the extreme health spectrum and have already developed significant health conditions which may or may not be related to aging, genetics or lack of healthy habits. It’s much easier to

In the world of gastroenterology, we often rely on invasive procedures like endoscopy and colonoscopy to truly see what’s happening inside your gut. While these tools are invaluable, imagine having a simple, non-invasive test that could tell us a great deal about inflammation in your digestive tract, helping us avoid unnecessary procedures and manage chronic

What does it truly take to preserve your health? This isn’t for those navigating extreme health conditions, whether from aging, genetics, or a lifetime of unhealthy habits. This essay is for the rest of us – the general population – who still have their health and want to keep it. Here’s the stark truth: preserving