At Doc Dialogue, we often talk about the gap between what people feel day to day and what is actually happening beneath the surface of their health. By 2035, we believe tools like DEXA scans will play a central role in closing that gap and making preventive healthcare far more tangible and personal. Today, DEXA is usually framed as a test you get when something is already wrong. In the future, we see it becoming a few yearly routine check in, but focused on the physical struc

Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements worldwide! However, a recent un-peer-reviewed study  linking long-term use to possible cardiovascular risks has sparked discussion online. We reviewed multiple Reddit threads and hundreds of comments. Here’s what people are actually experiencing, alongside our medical insight.  What Do People Use Melatonin For? Most commenters say they take melatonin to fall asleep faster , especially when dealing with: • Trouble swit

By 2035, healthcare might look dramatically different from the system we know today. The yearly ritual of visiting a clinic, running basic labs, and hoping everything looks normal might feel increasingly outdated. As chronic conditions continue to rise and technology accelerates, the industry might shift toward a model built on continuous understanding rather than occasional measurement. One of the most transformative changes might be the move from annual labs to round the cl

How consumer wearables are transforming early detection and awareness: Sleep apnoea has long been called a silent killer. It may sound loud when someone snores, but it is silent in the way it damages the body over years. Many people wake feeling tired, groggy, or irritable despite a full night’s sleep, without realising that their airway may be repeatedly collapsing during the night. This condition, known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), affects millions of adults. Yet most

🧠 What we covered: Last week we explored how everyday symptoms and subtle body signals can reveal what is really happening inside the body. From metabolism and sleep to genetics and gut health, the focus was on early detection and understanding the clues our bodies give us long before things become serious. 📹 The videos we uploaded: 1️⃣ The Secret Weapon for Weight Loss: It’s Not Cardio Why building muscle is one of the most effective long term tools for improving metabolis

For most adults, sleep isn’t a single, continuous block of rest. It moves in repeating cycles, each lasting around 90 to 120 minutes. During the night, we pass through four to five of these cycles, alternating between non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. NREM sleep has three stages. The first, N1 , is light sleep where the brain begins to slow down. N2  represents a deeper but still light sleep, making up much of the night. N3 , or slow-wave

Why it matters We are now in an era where wearable health tech sits quietly on our fingers and translates our body’s language into data. The Oura Ring 4 takes this to the next level, promising deeper insight into sleep, recovery and daily readiness. But understanding what the data truly means is what makes it valuable. Featured Product Name: Oura Ring 4 Category: Smart ring for sleep, activity and recovery tracking Summary: A discreet titanium ring that continuously measures

Why Does it Matter? Sleep tracking has become a key part of preventive health. Devices like the Apple Watch make it easy to monitor rest and recovery, but questions remain about how accurate these measurements really are compared to medical sleep studies. 🧩 Featured Product Name: Apple Watch (Sleep Tracking feature) Summary: Tracks total sleep time, sleep stages, and sleep consistency using motion and heart rate data. Designed for everyday users who want to understand their