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
Partha Nandi, MD
Sex and Women’s Health: Why Less Bedroom Activity May Come With Hidden Risks
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Sex and Women’s Health: Why Less Bedroom Activity May Come With Hidden Risks

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Scientists have uncovered surprising connections between bedroom habits and lifespan that challenge conventional thinking about what affects our health. A comprehensive analysis involving over 14,000 Americans reveals patterns linking intimate frequency to mortality risks in ways that differ dramatically between men and women.  Medical researchers are examining whether maintaining active romantic relationships represents an overlooked…

Mind Medicine: Colorado Set to Launch Psychedelic Mushroom Centers
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Mind Medicine: Colorado Set to Launch Psychedelic Mushroom Centers

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Colorado stands poised to become the second state implementing a regulated psychedelic mushroom program after voters approved natural psychedelics in 2022. State regulators now issue licenses for healing centers that are expected to open doors in late spring or early summer.  Medical professionals see potential benefits for certain mental health conditions, though significant questions remain…

Michigan Patient Dies From Rabies After Organ Transplant, Uncovering a Hidden Danger
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Michigan Patient Dies From Rabies After Organ Transplant, Uncovering a Hidden Danger

ByPartha Nandi, MD

An organ transplant, often a source of new hope, instead brought an unfortunate result. A Michigan resident hoping for better health faced a tragic outcome after the transplant. Rabies, a rare but harmful virus, had silently infected the donated organ, causing this sad situation. Health teams from different states quickly began to work together. They…

5 Everyday Foods That Can Harm Your Eyesight, According to Experts
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5 Everyday Foods That Can Harm Your Eyesight, According to Experts

ByPartha Nandi, MD

How many times have you thought about your eyesight while eating a sandwich or grabbing fries on the go? Probably never. Most of us link diet to weight or heart health, not our ability to see clearly. But here’s the reality: the same everyday foods that mess with your blood sugar, raise your blood pressure,…

No More Rainbow Snacks: West Virginia Bans Artificial Food Dyes
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No More Rainbow Snacks: West Virginia Bans Artificial Food Dyes

ByPartha Nandi, MD

West Virginia has positioned itself at the forefront of food safety by passing groundbreaking legislation targeting synthetic additives in food products. Governor Patrick Morrisey recently signed House Bill 2354 into law after receiving strong bipartisan support from state lawmakers.  Many health advocates consider this pioneering move a significant step toward addressing public health concerns, particularly…

​​WWE Star John Cena on Skin Cancer Battle and Prevention Advice
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​​WWE Star John Cena on Skin Cancer Battle and Prevention Advice

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Professional wrestling icon John Cena recently shared his battle with skin cancer, hoping his experience might save lives through increased awareness. At age 47, Cena revealed he received two separate skin cancer diagnoses after years of neglecting sun protection. Growing up in an era when sunscreen use remained uncommon, followed by his move to sunny…

Early Symptoms of Young-Onset Alzheimer’s: What to Watch For
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Early Symptoms of Young-Onset Alzheimer’s: What to Watch For

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What if your mind started betraying you in your 30s—misplacing memories, losing track of conversations, forgetting where your daughter said she’d be just hours earlier? Most people associate Alzheimer’s with old age, something that might come decades down the road, if at all. But for Fraser, a 41-year-old father from Australia, those quiet disruptions started…

What Is Hantavirus? The Disease That Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife
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What Is Hantavirus? The Disease That Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife

ByPartha Nandi, MD

How can something as small as a mouse carry a virus deadly enough to kill a healthy adult within days — and go unnoticed until it’s too late? That’s the unsettling reality behind hantavirus, a rare rodent-borne illness that has now claimed four lives in the U.S. this year, including Betsy Arakawa, the wife of…

Five Surprising Drinks That Could Be Damaging Your Health Daily
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Five Surprising Drinks That Could Be Damaging Your Health Daily

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Making healthy choices becomes increasingly difficult with expanding beverage options filling store shelves. Many drinks marketed as healthy options may harm your body subtly. Naturopathic doctor Janine Bowring recently identified five common beverages people should consider eliminating from their diets in a viral online video that caught widespread attention.  Bowring cautioned viewers to avoid toxic…