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
Working Moms Raise Higher-Earning Daughters
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Working Moms Raise Higher-Earning Daughters

Working mothers carry invisible burdens of guilt that stay-at-home mothers never experience. Society constantly questions whether pursuing careers damages children, creates family dysfunction, or sacrifices maternal bonds. Groundbreaking research involving over 100,000 people across 29 countries delivers welcome news: daughters of working mothers achieve greater career success, earn higher salaries, and land leadership positions more…

Hair Dye Linked to 60% Higher Breast Cancer Risk
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Hair Dye Linked to 60% Higher Breast Cancer Risk

Millions of women may be unknowingly increasing their breast cancer risk through regular hair dye use. Groundbreaking research from the Sister Study, involving 46,709 women followed for over eight years, reveals that permanent hair dye raises breast cancer risk by 45% in Black women and 7% in white women. Most alarming, Black women using permanent…

Why Americans Die 5 Years Earlier Than English-Speaking Peers
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Why Americans Die 5 Years Earlier Than English-Speaking Peers

American life expectancy trails behind every other wealthy English-speaking country, creating a health crisis that costs millions of years of life. Recent research comparing six Anglophone nations reveals Australian men live 4.75 years longer than American men, while Australian women enjoy a 3.95-year advantage. Since 2001, America has consistently ranked dead last among these peer…

Moderate Coffee Intake Protects Brain from Aging
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Moderate Coffee Intake Protects Brain from Aging

Coffee lovers have new reasons to celebrate their daily ritual. Groundbreaking research from the UK Biobank study involving 8,715 adults reveals that moderate coffee consumption significantly slows cognitive decline associated with aging. Scientists followed participants for over nine years and discovered that those drinking 1-3 cups daily maintained sharper thinking skills compared to both non-coffee…

Why Gen Z’s Bathroom Anxiety Matters More Than You Think
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Why Gen Z’s Bathroom Anxiety Matters More Than You Think

For most of us, the workplace bathroom is more than just a functional space. It can be a source of anxiety, avoidance, and even shame. A recent survey found that 83% of Gen Z employees have experienced bathroom-related anxiety at work—serious enough that many consider leaving their jobs over it. While this may sound surprising,…

Can Your Brain Grow New Cells as You Age? Science Says Yes
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Can Your Brain Grow New Cells as You Age? Science Says Yes

For decades, medical textbooks declared that adults cannot grow new brain cells. Once your neurons died, that was it. But a landmark study from Karolinska Institutet has overturned this long-held belief, showing that adults—even into their late seventies—can generate new neurons in the hippocampus, the brain’s center for memory and learning. This finding not only…

Why Sugar May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Cholesterol
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Why Sugar May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Cholesterol

For years, cholesterol has been considered the primary culprit behind heart disease. But new evidence suggests the real danger may be far more common—and often hiding in plain sight. A landmark 15-year study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that consuming high amounts of added sugar may more than double your risk of dying from…

8 Signs You Lacked Affection Growing Up, Experts Say
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8 Signs You Lacked Affection Growing Up, Experts Say

Childhood emotional neglect leaves invisible scars that often go unrecognized for decades. Adults who grew up without consistent affection, warmth, or emotional support develop distinct behavioral patterns that psychologists can now identify with remarkable accuracy. Research from the American Psychological Association shows these early experiences create templates for how we relate to ourselves and others…

Aging Sparks Fat-Producing Cells That Grow Your Waistline
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Aging Sparks Fat-Producing Cells That Grow Your Waistline

Middle age brings many changes, but few are as frustrating as watching your waistline expand despite eating the same foods and maintaining similar activity levels. New research from City of Hope and UCLA has finally solved part of this puzzle. Scientists discovered that aging fat-making cells called CP-As emerge in middle age and actively pump…