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 β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.” DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com
How Solar’s Rise Over Coal Could Shape a Healthier Future

How Solar’s Rise Over Coal Could Shape a Healthier Future

Coal has been one of the primary fuels powering homes, businesses, and industries across the United States. While it helped build the country’s energy infrastructure, it also came with a significant cost. Coal combustion releases large amounts of carbon dioxide along with pollutants that can affect air quality, cardiovascular health, and respiratory wellness. As communities…

Beyond Reproduction: How the Uterus May Play a Role in Brain Health

Beyond Reproduction: How the Uterus May Play a Role in Brain Health

For generations, the uterus has been viewed almost exclusively as a reproductive organβ€”a place where pregnancy begins and new life develops. Once childbearing years are over, many people assume its purpose has ended. Yet science continues to reveal that our organs rarely work in isolation. Instead, they communicate through an intricate network of hormones, nerves,…

MIT Scientists Use 40Hz Light and Sound to Trigger Brain Activity Linked to Clearing Alzheimer’s Plaques
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MIT Scientists Use 40Hz Light and Sound to Trigger Brain Activity Linked to Clearing Alzheimer’s Plaques

Alzheimer’s disease research has focused on medications designed to slow the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tanglesβ€”two proteins closely linked with the disease. While several drugs have shown promise, they often require infusions, can be expensive, and may not be appropriate for every patient. That has motivated researchers to investigate other approaches that might…

Earth’s Vanishing Wildlife: What Nature’s Decline Means for Your Health

Earth’s Vanishing Wildlife: What Nature’s Decline Means for Your Health

When you hear that wildlife populations have dropped dramatically over the past 50 years, it’s easy to think of distant forests, endangered animals, or environmental issues that don’t affect your daily life. Yet the health of the natural world is deeply connected to your own well-being. Every ecosystem, from wetlands and coral reefs to grasslands…

A Vitamin Deficiency Can Mimic Dementia β€”  This Case Shows Why Testing Matters

A Vitamin Deficiency Can Mimic Dementia β€” This Case Shows Why Testing Matters

A dementia diagnosis changes everything for a family. It can bring fear, grief, and the painful sense that a loved one is slipping away. That is why any story about recovery from dementia-like symptoms gets attention, especially when the cause turns out to be something treatable. A BMJ Case Reports paper described a 61-year-old woman…

More States Are Banning Balloon Releasesβ€”and Why It Matters for Your Health

More States Are Banning Balloon Releasesβ€”and Why It Matters for Your Health

For many people, releasing balloons is a heartfelt way to celebrate a milestone or remember someone they love. Watching colorful balloons drift into the sky can feel symbolic, representing hope, remembrance, or letting go. Yet what happens after they disappear from view tells a very different story. Rather than vanishing into the atmosphere, most balloons…

Study Finds Link Between Lower Cognitive Ability and Homophobic AttitudesΒ 

Study Finds Link Between Lower Cognitive Ability and Homophobic AttitudesΒ 

Many of us like to believe that our opinions are entirely our own, shaped by personal experiences and careful reasoning. Yet decades of psychological research suggest that the way we process information can strongly influence our beliefs, especially when it comes to social issues. While education, culture, religion, and family upbringing all contribute to our…

Could a Traditional Fermented Food Help Your Body Clear Out Tiny Plastic Particles?
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Could a Traditional Fermented Food Help Your Body Clear Out Tiny Plastic Particles?

As concerns about plastic pollution continue to grow, researchers are paying closer attention to the tiny plastic particles that make their way into our bodies every day. Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found in drinking water, food, and even the air we breathe, raising important questions about their potential effects on long-term health. Some studies…

France Just Criminalized β€˜Ecocide’: Punishing Major Polluters to Protect Public Health

France Just Criminalized β€˜Ecocide’: Punishing Major Polluters to Protect Public Health

As a doctor, I routinely treat the physical effects of a sick environment. Contaminated water and polluted air lead to very real, chronic health issues in my patients every single day. This is why I pay close attention to how governments protect our natural resources. Recently, the French parliament passed legislation that makes severe environmental…