Author: Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show. Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences. He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world “To Be Your Own Health Hero.” DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com
Can Kimchi Train Your Immune System? What New Research Reveals
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Can Kimchi Train Your Immune System? What New Research Reveals

If you think of your immune system as a light switch, either on or off, you’re missing the bigger picture. Your immune system must respond aggressively to threats while avoiding excessive inflammation that can damage your own tissues. That balance is where true immune health lives. Emerging research suggests that a traditional fermented food, kimchi,…

Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Are Preventable—Here’s Where to Start
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Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Are Preventable—Here’s Where to Start

Cancer often feels like a sudden, unexplainable disruption—something that strikes without warning and beyond your control. Yet global data suggest a different reality: a significant portion of cancer cases may be tied to everyday habits that quietly shape your long-term health. The question is not whether cancer is complex—it is—but whether more of it is…

Tick-Bite Meat Allergy Linked to First Known Death in New Jersey
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Tick-Bite Meat Allergy Linked to First Known Death in New Jersey

Most people associate food allergies with immediate reactions—peanuts, shellfish, or dairy triggering symptoms within minutes. But what if an allergic reaction struck hours after you ate, long after you connected your symptoms to dinner? That’s exactly what happened in a tragic and eye-opening case involving a healthy 47-year-old New Jersey man. After eating beef, he…

Science Says Flavored Vaping Causes Permanent Lung Scarring
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Science Says Flavored Vaping Causes Permanent Lung Scarring

Millions of people picked up vaping believing it was a safer alternative to smoking. Candy flavors, fruity scents, and sleek devices made the habit feel harmless, even trendy. But a growing body of evidence tells a very different story. What enters your lungs when you vape is not water vapor. It is a cocktail of…

Scientists Found a Way to Kill the Deadliest Brain Cancer That Has No Cure
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Scientists Found a Way to Kill the Deadliest Brain Cancer That Has No Cure

Brain cancer does not play fair. Among its worst forms, one stands out for its speed, its resistance to treatment, and its ability to rob patients of time. For decades, doctors have had almost nothing new to offer. Surgery, radiation, and a chemotherapy drug that adds only a few extra months have been the standard…

Processed Meats Are in the Same Cancer Risk Category as Cigarettes—Here’s What That Really Means
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Processed Meats Are in the Same Cancer Risk Category as Cigarettes—Here’s What That Really Means

When the World Health Organization (WHO) placed processed meats in the same carcinogenic category as cigarettes and asbestos, many people were stunned. Could something as ordinary as bacon or a deli sandwich really belong in the same group as tobacco? After reviewing hundreds of scientific studies, experts concluded there is convincing evidence linking processed meats…

Kissing for Your Health: The Science Behind This Simple Act of Love
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Kissing for Your Health: The Science Behind This Simple Act of Love

You might think of kissing as a romantic gesture or an expression of affection, but science says it’s far more than that. Behind every kiss is a fascinating cascade of biological responses that can enhance your immune system, nourish your skin, boost your heart health, and strengthen emotional bonds. When you share a kiss, your…

The Next Frontier in Stroke Care: How a New IV Therapy Could Help the Brain Heal After Ischemic Stroke
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The Next Frontier in Stroke Care: How a New IV Therapy Could Help the Brain Heal After Ischemic Stroke

A stroke stops oxygen from reaching parts of the brain. Even when doctors restore blood flow quickly, the sudden surge of oxygen can create a harmful chain reaction that kills neurons and triggers inflammation. This new research opens a path toward protecting the brain during that critical window of care by targeting the early biological…