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TeleDirectMD in the Media
Dr. Parth Bhavsar, board-certified family medicine physician and founder of TeleDirectMD, has been quoted in 26+ major national and international publications including TIME, Newsweek, British GQ, HuffPost, FOX News Digital, New York Post, Daily Mail, U.S. News & World Report, Healthline, and Yahoo Health — providing expert commentary on evidence-based wellness, nutrition science, infectious disease, and medication safety.
Featured Coverage
When “Picky Eating” Is Actually Digestive Pain
"Picky eating due to food preference does not hurt a child’s body or cause weight loss or pain. If a child fears food, has avoidance behaviors towards food, and has discomfort when eating, it may be a medical problem and not a food preference problem."
I'm a Family Medicine Doctor — Here Are the 2 Supplements I Take To Stay Healthy and Well
"The fundamentals of living a healthy lifestyle remain diet, exercise, sleep and stress relief. Supplements can be beneficial in cases of deficiencies and certain medical issues, but they should not be taken as shortcuts."
Primary Care Physicians Say People Over 50 Should Be Careful With How Often They Eat This One Food
"Research indicates that grapefruit juice raises the levels of these medications significantly because they all rely on the CYP3A4 enzyme to be metabolized."
8 Best Nontoxic Water Bottles for 2026, Tested and Sip-Approved
"The real question is whether chemicals from the bottle can leach into our water in amounts that affect our health."
Best Weight Loss Medications of 2025
"Weight loss medications work best when combined with lifestyle changes — they are tools, not magic bullets."
9 Best Watches for Monitoring Your Health, According to Experts
"Among the wearables in the market, the clinical data on the health features of Apple Watch are the strongest."
6 Best N95 Masks in 2025
"A well-fitted N95 remains the gold standard for respiratory protection in high-risk settings."
The Ripeness Level of Your Avocado Actually Matters for Your Health
"Ripeness affects the bioavailability of key nutrients — a perfectly ripe avocado delivers the most benefit."
This Common Habit May Be Straining Your Kidneys
"Many people unknowingly place chronic stress on their kidneys through everyday dietary choices."
2 Collagen Supplements That Actually Work, and 1 to Avoid
"The most scientifically validated forms are collagen peptides and undenatured type II collagen."
No Insurance? How to See a Doctor Without Insurance
"Telehealth has become one of the most accessible and affordable options for uninsured patients."
New Super Flu Variant: What Doctors Want You to Know
"This season's dominant strain is showing higher virulence — early vaccination remains critical."
This Forgotten Recovery Supplement Deserves a Spot in Your Stack
"Recovery is where the real gains happen — the right supplement protocol can meaningfully accelerate the process."
Is Taking a Cold Shower Good for You?
"Cold exposure triggers a norepinephrine response that can improve mood, alertness, and circulation."
2 OTC Medications You Should Never, Ever Combine
"Combining certain over-the-counter medications can cause serious organ damage — always check active ingredients."
Bananas May Be Making Your Smoothies Less Effective
"Certain enzymes in bananas can reduce the bioavailability of flavonoids from other smoothie ingredients."
Bananas May Be Sabotaging Your Smoothie's Superpowers
"Polyphenol oxidase in bananas can neutralize up to 84% of the flavonoids in blended fruit."
Stainless Steel vs. Nonstick Cookware: Which Is Better?
"From a health standpoint, stainless steel avoids the chemical concerns associated with degraded nonstick coatings."
Amy Sedaris Is Making Brain Health Fun — Here's How
"Fun itself is medicine. Novelty-driven activities enhance neuroplasticity — the brain's capacity to create new pathways."
Common Nasal Spray May Help Lower COVID-19, Cold Risk
"An over-the-counter nasal spray showing antiviral properties could become a low-cost first line of defense."
Does Emergen-C Actually Work? Experts Weigh In.
"The evidence for vitamin C preventing colds in the general population is surprisingly thin — context matters."
Woman Drinks Matcha Every Week — Shock Over Why She Ends Up in Hospital
"Matcha can act as an iron scavenger, preventing iron from entering the bloodstream — especially significant when consumed with meals."
I Tried the 30-Cent 'Miracle Chill Pill' for Anxiety
"Propranolol works by blocking the physical symptoms of anxiety — the racing heart, the trembling — without sedation."
Diabetes Diet: How the Mediterranean Plan Helps Lower Risk
"The Mediterranean diet's emphasis on whole foods and healthy fats directly supports insulin sensitivity."
These 6 Foods Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
"Dietary changes — particularly increasing soluble fiber and omega-3 intake — can meaningfully lower LDL."
This Simple Water Trick May Help You Lose Weight — No Diet Needed
"Water dilutes the energy density of meals — the stomach gets filled with something that has zero calories."