Arti Thangudu, MD 7/26/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 7/26/26

The South Asian Lab Reference Range Problem (And the 5 Numbers Worth Questioning)

Your labs came back "normal" but you don't feel normal? If you're South Asian, the ranges may not be built for you. Here's what to ask.

Arti Thangudu, MD 7/19/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 7/19/26

Diabetes Distress Is Real, and It Is Not Depression

Your A1C went up and you were told to try harder. Here is what most people with type 1, and their clinicians, are never told about diabetes distress.

Arti Thangudu, MD 7/12/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 7/12/26

Why Kegels Aren't Always the Answer

You were told it's just part of getting older, or just what happens after kids. Here is what most women are never told about pelvic floor health and midlife pain.

Arti Thangudu, MD 6/27/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 6/27/26

The New Status Symbol Isn't a Handbag - Here’s The Actual New Flex

The designer bag you're saving up for? The truly wealthy stopped caring years ago. Here is what they invest in instead, and where to start.

Arti Thangudu, MD 6/7/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 6/7/26

Redefining Ambition: Why a Career Pause Isn't the End of Your Story

Stepping back from your career can feel like stepping down, but it doesn't have to. Here's how to rethink ambition, guilt, and what a pause really means.

Arti Thangudu, MD 5/31/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 5/31/26

Perimenopause Is a Metabolic Transition — Not Just a Hormonal One

Many women in their late 30s and 40s are told they’re just stressed, anxious, or “getting older” — when they may actually be in perimenopause. In this episode, I explain the metabolic and hormonal changes that happen during the menopausal transition and why understanding them early can completely change long-term health outcomes.

Arti Thangudu, MD 5/24/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 5/24/26

The Truth About Armour Thyroid, T3 Therapy, and the FDA Changes No One Is Explaining Clearly

Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, T3 therapy, reverse T3, thyroid “optimization” — thyroid patients are being flooded with conflicting information online. Today I explain the recent FDA actions involving desiccated thyroid medications, what the evidence actually says about combination T4/T3 therapy, and why nuanced, individualized thyroid care matters more than internet extremes.

Arti Thangudu, MD 5/10/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 5/10/26

Skin and Hair Changes in Midlife: What Your Body May Be Telling You

Skin and hair changes in midlife are not just cosmetic. They may reflect hormones, thyroid health, nutrition, and collagen loss.

Arti Thangudu, MD 3/15/26 Arti Thangudu, MD 3/15/26

Alcohol and Why We’re Getting Over It: Rethinking Drinking for Hormones, Health, and Clarity

More people are asking a new question: do I actually want alcohol in my life? Here’s what the science says about drinking, hormones, and long-term health.

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