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
Why Parents Should Be Cautious When Using Household Disinfectants
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Why Parents Should Be Cautious When Using Household Disinfectants

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Disinfectants may affect your health in ways you might not expect. During this season, everyone is sick with a cold or the flu. Many people have cleaned their homes more than usual. So, while you’re working hard to kill unwanted germs, you may also be harming your health. To be called “disinfectants,” manufacturers have to…

Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities
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Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Test results from cities across the United States, including Ann Arbor, Michigan, are showing quantities for PFAS higher than previously thought. Water is key to our survival and having high levels of these man-made chemicals is concerning to me. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested tap water in 44 locations across 31 states for PFAS….

Update to Coronavirus News Emerging From China
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Update to Coronavirus News Emerging From China

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Human-to-Human Transmission The new pneumonia-like coronavirus has now been confirmed by a Chinese government-appointed expert that two cases have been transmitted from one person to another. The two were family members living in the Guangdong province in southern China. One of them visited the animal market in Wuhan where the outbreak began and transferred the…

Two Excedrin products are temporarily discontinued, company says
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Two Excedrin products are temporarily discontinued, company says

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Many of my patients swear by Excedrin for migraine relief. Unfortunately, GlaxoSmithKline, the company that makes Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrine Migraine has temporarily discontinued both products. And many regular users of these products are already in distress over the shortage. You may have guessed the reason for this is because there was a quality…

One in Five Deaths Globally Are Due To Sepsis, Much Higher Than Previous Estimates
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One in Five Deaths Globally Are Due To Sepsis, Much Higher Than Previous Estimates

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A new study estimates that twice the amount previously estimated die from sepsis worldwide. Previous studies were limited to middle- and high-income countries where sepsis cases were treated at a hospital. This new study, however, included low-income countries and sepsis cases that occurred outside of a hospital. So, it’s not so much that the numbers…

Do You Know What’s in Your Child’s Food?
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Do You Know What’s in Your Child’s Food?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

It can be difficult to know exactly what you’re feeding your family these days. There are confusing food-labeling terms that are often mere marketing ploys rather than helpful tools. While labels like ‘reduced fat,’ ‘low calorie,’ and ‘low sugar’ may sound enticing, it oftentimes doesn’t mean the food is any healthier. Let’s take a look…