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
The Mind of Matter: New Theory Says Even Atoms Could Be Conscious
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The Mind of Matter: New Theory Says Even Atoms Could Be Conscious

Imagine discovering that your morning coffee cup, the houseplant on your windowsill, and even the atoms in your smartphone possess some form of consciousness. While this might sound like science fiction, a growing number of serious scientists and philosophers are investigating whether awareness extends far beyond human brains into the very fabric of reality itself….

Mars Inc. Confirms Skittles No Longer Contain Titanium Dioxide
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Mars Inc. Confirms Skittles No Longer Contain Titanium Dioxide

Your favorite rainbow candies became safer. Mars Wrigley has confirmed that Skittles produced in the United States no longer contain titanium dioxide, a controversial food additive that the European Union banned in 2022 due to health concerns. This change affects one of America’s most popular candy brands, removing an ingredient that food safety advocates have…

He Drank 7 Liters of Soda Every Day for 10 Years—Here’s What Happened

He Drank 7 Liters of Soda Every Day for 10 Years—Here’s What Happened

Imagine pouring two big soda bottles—every single day—into a container. Now imagine that container is your body. What would happen over time? Most people wouldn’t dream of drinking seven liters of soda a day. But one man did. Not for a week, or even a year—for a full decade. He didn’t look like a risk-taker….

A Mercury-Based Preservative in Vaccines? What You Need to Know Now
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A Mercury-Based Preservative in Vaccines? What You Need to Know Now

Flu season comes with familiar reminders: wash your hands, stay home if you’re sick, and get your flu shot. But this year, a controversial move by a newly appointed government vaccine panel is reviving old fears about vaccine ingredients—specifically, thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used in some flu vaccines. Despite decades of evidence confirming its safety,…

Ignored, Misdiagnosed, Gone: Death of Boxer Georgia O’Connor Sparks Urgent Call for Cancer Awareness
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Ignored, Misdiagnosed, Gone: Death of Boxer Georgia O’Connor Sparks Urgent Call for Cancer Awareness

How many times does a patient need to say, “I know something is wrong,” before someone listens? Georgia O’Connor said it for 17 weeks. She was a 25-year-old professional boxer—undefeated, fit, focused. She also lived with two chronic conditions that placed her at significantly higher risk for cancer. Yet despite repeated emergency visits, escalating pain,…

Can a Water Bottle Really Start a Fire in Your Car? Yes, Here’s How
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Can a Water Bottle Really Start a Fire in Your Car? Yes, Here’s How

On a hot summer day, the inside of a parked car can hit 130°F or more in under an hour. That’s well-known. But what most people don’t expect is that something as ordinary as a half-empty water bottle could turn into a fire hazard. It sounds like an urban myth until you see the burn…

The Middle Child Advantage: Why They Might Be Better Than You Think
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The Middle Child Advantage: Why They Might Be Better Than You Think

Middle children have long complained about being overlooked, but groundbreaking research suggests they might be the most well-adjusted individuals in their families. A massive study analyzing over 700,000 participants found that middle children consistently score higher than their siblings on key personality traits that make someone genuinely likeable and trustworthy. Published research examining birth order…

Bees Can Soar Above 30,000 Feet: Here’s Why We Should Care
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Bees Can Soar Above 30,000 Feet: Here’s Why We Should Care

Forget everything you thought you knew about bee flight limitations. Scientists have discovered that some bumblebees can fly higher than Mount Everest, reaching simulated altitudes where most helicopters struggle to operate. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, tested alpine bumblebees from western China in controlled conditions that mimicked the oxygen-starved, low-pressure environment found at…

Teen’s Vaping Sends Him to ICU After Coughing Blood: Doctors Reveal Shocking Lung Damage
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Teen’s Vaping Sends Him to ICU After Coughing Blood: Doctors Reveal Shocking Lung Damage

You wouldn’t hand a 12-year-old a pack of cigarettes. But today, many are inhaling the equivalent of 50 a day, through flavored vapor. It doesn’t smell like smoke. It doesn’t leave yellow stains. It comes in watermelon, bubblegum, and mango. So how bad could it be? For Jayden Richardson, a teenager from Shropshire who started…