Medicine, made plain. Written for the kitchen table.
Short, sourced essays from Dr Suresh Kumar Vunnamatla on how the body works, why habits matter, and what to ask your doctor. Every post is dated, referenced and written for everyday Indian readers.
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6 posts so far. New ones are added as they are written.
Same Tablet, Different Story: Why One Medicine Works Differently in Two People
Two people, one tablet, two very different results. By the end, you will know the two halves of every medicine's life, and the everyday habits (coffee, chakotra, greens, quitting smoking) that quietly change its story.
The Rete Ovarii: The Part of the Ovary Your Textbook Forgot
A tiny network beside the ovary was described in 1870, dropped as a leftover, and is now being looked at again. Here is what it is, what mice have shown, and what it does (and doesn't) mean for women today.
Endometriosis or Endometritis? One Suffix, Two Very Different Problems
They sound like twins, but one is about tissue in the wrong place and the other is about an inflamed lining. By the end, you will know which questions to ask, and why the right name changes the right medicine.
Why You Know What to Eat but Still Don't: Meet Your Prefrontal Cortex
Willpower isn't a tank that runs dry by evening. Here is what the planner behind your forehead actually does, why stress and poor sleep switch it off, and how to set things up so the right choice gets easier.
Enzymes: The Hidden Superheroes Doing Your Body's Work
Trillions of tiny workers turn your food into energy, repair and life itself. Here is what they do, what they need from your plate, and why a pineapple after lunch is not their replacement.
Muscular Dystrophy: When Muscles Wear Out From Being Used
Most muscles grow stronger with use. In muscular dystrophy, everyday movement slowly damages them. Here is why that happens, what the early signs look like, and what families can actually do.