Evidence-based health articles
Evidence-based health articles written by Disha's experts — with Indian kitchens, the Indian thali and Indian conditions in mind.
Browse by condition: Diabetes · Thyroid · PCOS · Sexual Wellness · Weight Management · Menopause · Hair Loss
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Indian diabetes diet chart: veg and non-veg day plans
The diabetes plate, three Indian day plans and a swap table, using home food and household measures.
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Premature ejaculation in India: causes, daily habits and when to see a doctor
What counts as premature ejaculation, why it happens, what you can try and when to see a doctor.
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Hypothyroidism diet in India: what to eat and what to limit
An Indian thyroid plate, iodised salt, tablet timing with chai, and an example day. No special foods needed.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diet in India: a practical plate for every meal
An Indian PCOS plate, three example day plans, easy swaps and what the evidence says about diet myths.
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Indian diet plan for weight loss: your own food, in better ratios
ICMR-NIN's plate in katoris, three example Indian days, oil and sugar limits, and honest diet verdicts.
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Perimenopause symptoms in your 40s: what is normal for Indian women and what needs a doctor
Which perimenopause symptoms are normal in your 40s, and which bleeding or mood changes need a doctor.
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Foods for hair fall: iron, protein and the Indian thali
Which nutrients really matter for hair fall, a hair-friendly Indian thali, and verdicts on home remedies.
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Glycemic index of Indian foods: what the numbers can and cannot tell you
Published GI values for Indian foods with their sources, and what GI can and cannot tell you.
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Goitrogenic foods in Indian cooking: what your thyroid needs to know
Gobhi, soya, bajra and sabudana, food by food: why iodine matters more and what cooking changes.
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) normal range, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4): how to read your thyroid report
Each line of your thyroid report explained, why your lab’s range applies, and why a result is often retested.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) weight loss: why it feels harder, and what actually helps
Why PCOS weight loss can feel harder, what 5–10% can change, and what helps, from food to medicines.
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Belly fat and waist size: why Indians face risk at lower numbers
Why Indians face risk at a smaller waist, how to measure it at home, and what really reduces belly fat.
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Menopause diet in India: calcium, protein and bone health with Indian food
Calcium, vitamin D, protein and soy after menopause, with Indian food values and two example days.
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Hair fall after fever, dengue, coronavirus disease (COVID) or a crash diet: why it happens and when it stops
Why hair falls months after fever, dengue or COVID, how long it lasts, what helps and when to worry.
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Indian breakfast for diabetes and cholesterol: where oats fit
Common Indian breakfasts adjusted for sugar and cholesterol, and the real oats dose for lowering LDL.
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Porn addiction in India: signs of a problem, daily habits and when to get help
When porn use becomes a problem, what the evidence says about erections, habits that help and getting help.
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Irregular periods and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in India: what counts as irregular and when to worry
What counts as irregular periods, causes besides PCOS, why long gaps matter and when to see a doctor.
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High-protein vegetarian foods in India: how to reach your protein target
ICMR-NIN's protein target, IFCT values for dal, paneer and soya, and two example days without powders.
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Health checkup after 45 in India: blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol and bone
Which checks you need after 45, how often, what the numbers mean, and which package tests to skip.
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Blood tests for hair fall in India: which ones help and which are overused
Which blood tests help with hair fall, what ferritin numbers mean, and which tests are overused.
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Erectile dysfunction in young men: stress, sugar and heart links
Why erections fail before 40, what morning erections tell you, and the diabetes and heart link.
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Penis enlargement medicine and remedies: what is normal, and does anything work?
Normal penis size, why enlargement pills and remedies fail, and what really changes how it looks.
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How to last longer in bed: normal time, what works and home-remedy myths
Normal sex time, techniques that help you last longer, and which home remedies have no evidence.
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Sex timing tablets: names, how they work and the risks
Dapoxetine, numbing sprays, erection tablets and “30 minute” capsules compared, with their risks.
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Desi timing medicine: what the evidence says about ashwagandha, shilajit and Patanjali
What trials show for ashwagandha, shilajit and other desi timing remedies, and the hidden risks.
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These articles are general guidance. Your own plan is built around your reports, your thali and your schedule.
