The biggest mistake in Obesity ScienceA significant error in the study of adiposity is the confusion between correlation and causation, specifically the practice of associating…Mar 1Mar 1
Loving What You Eat and Eating What’s GoodWhen we talk about food, there are really two sides to the story. On one hand, we have the flavors, textures, and the joy of eating — what…Feb 22Feb 22
What is Consciousness (Chaitanya) according to Advaita Vedanta?In Advaita Vedanta, “Chaitanya” (चैतन्य) refers to consciousness or awareness. Advaita Vedanta is a non-dualistic philosophical school…Sep 25, 2023Sep 25, 2023
Why is the Veda called Apauruṣeyā?It is said that the wisdom incorporated in the vast corpus of knowledge called the Veda was not authored by a human agent. There is a…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Making the Best of BoredomWhen’s the last time you felt bored? Maybe it’s when you were listening to a presentation that failed to keep you even mildly engaged, or…Apr 5, 2020Apr 5, 2020
An Open Letter to My Fellow and Future DoctorsAcknowledge this reality: Technology is always going to affect how you practice medicine. Among all fields of human advancement, medicine…Dec 5, 2018Dec 5, 2018
When a Patient is Greater than the Sum of His PartsI’m running out of options, I thought to myself after the nurse, Sarah, paged me. She wanted to let me know that the Trazodone — our…Nov 17, 2018Nov 17, 2018
Take These Steps When Your Doctor Doesn’t Have an AnswerOne of the most frustrating moments for many patients is hearing their doctor say, “I don’t know.”Nov 7, 2018Nov 7, 2018
Our Obsession with Measuring the Human BodyIn May of 2013, in the middle of a 14-hour flight from Chicago to New Delhi, I heard an overhead announcement in a voice rattled with…Oct 15, 20181Oct 15, 20181
