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
Hope for the Blind: Scientists Unveil Vision-Restoring Bionic Eye
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Hope for the Blind: Scientists Unveil Vision-Restoring Bionic Eye

For millions of people living with blindness, especially those with no remaining treatment options, the idea of regaining even partial sight has long felt out of reach. That may be about to change.  Researchers in the U.S. and Australia have developed groundbreaking bionic eye systems that bypass damaged parts of the visual pathway and deliver…

World-First Treatment Restores Vision for Boy Born Blind: What You Should Know About Grounbreaking Genetic Therapy
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World-First Treatment Restores Vision for Boy Born Blind: What You Should Know About Grounbreaking Genetic Therapy

What if your child had never seen your face—not because of delay, but because they were born blind with no known treatment? That was the reality for Jace, a boy diagnosed as a baby with a rare genetic condition that left him legally blind. Doctors knew what caused it, but had no way to fix…

Five Years Alone: The Story of a Man’s Extreme COVID Isolation
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Five Years Alone: The Story of a Man’s Extreme COVID Isolation

When the world began to reopen after COVID-19, most people moved on—back to work, travel, hugs, and crowded spaces. But not everyone could. For Karl Knights, a 29-year-old writer with cerebral palsy and a suppressed immune system, the risks of infection were too high to rejoin daily life. While others resumed normal routines, he stayed…

New Study Links Tattoos to Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
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New Study Links Tattoos to Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know

Tattoos have gone from fringe to mainstream, with nearly one in three adults in the U.S. sporting ink—and that number keeps climbing. But as body art becomes more popular, a new study is raising questions that many haven’t considered: could tattoos come with hidden health risks?  Researchers in Denmark and Finland have uncovered a possible…

Agriculture at Risk: Honey Bee Populations Could Face 70% Losses in 2025
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Agriculture at Risk: Honey Bee Populations Could Face 70% Losses in 2025

Honey bee colonies across the U.S. are crashing harder than usual in 2025—and the numbers are worrying. Researchers are now projecting losses as high as 70%, a sharp spike from what beekeepers have struggled with in previous years. This isn’t just a beekeeping issue. If you enjoy almonds, apples, or even coffee, these losses could…

Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%, New Research Shows
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Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk by 20%, New Research Shows

Mind-boggling research flipped our understanding of shingles vaccines, revealing protective brain benefits beyond mere skin relief. People receiving these jabs face a staggering 20% drop in dementia risk over seven years—a statistical bombshell in preventative health circles! For countless souls staring down cognitive decline’s barrel, hope glimmers anew. Dementia’s relentless march—55 million worldwide victims and…

Sleep Memory Healing: Research Shows Brain Processes Bad Memories During Rest
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Sleep Memory Healing: Research Shows Brain Processes Bad Memories During Rest

Imagine if you could quietly delete the memories that haunt you—the heartbreaks, the trauma, the fear—without needing to relive them. Scientists are getting closer to making that a reality with a groundbreaking “memory reprogramming” technique designed to gradually fade painful memories from the brain. Yes, it’s real. It’s neuroscience. By targeting how memories are stored…

Oral Health: How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
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Oral Health: How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?

You use it every day—sometimes even twice a day (gold star for you!). But when was the last time you actually replaced your toothbrush? If you’re drawing a blank or holding onto one that’s seen better days, you’re not alone. Most people forget that toothbrushes have an expiration date—and it might be a lot sooner…

Utah Just Banned Fluoride in Drinking Water: Here’s What That Means
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Utah Just Banned Fluoride in Drinking Water: Here’s What That Means

Utah just made history—and sparked a nationwide debate. On March 27, Governor Spencer Cox signed a law making Utah the first state in the U.S. to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. Starting May 7, cities and water systems across the state will no longer be allowed to fluoridate their water, regardless…