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
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Bargain Shoppers Beware of Mercury In Cremes, and Feces in Cosmetics
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Bargain Shoppers Beware of Mercury In Cremes, and Feces in Cosmetics

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Bargain shoppers beware – you get what you pay for. With next to no regulation or oversight, beauty product companies can throw the cheapest ingredients possible into their products to maximize profit. The products could include dangerous ingredients or manufacturing byproducts – and no one is ensuring their safety. What Dangerous Ingredients Are We Talking…

Common Infections No Longer Responding to Modern Medicine
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Common Infections No Longer Responding to Modern Medicine

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Antibiotic resistance continues to be a threat to global health. Another common infection that is becoming harder to treat is a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary Tract Infections Are Common UTIs are so common that 50% of women will have at least one in their lifetime and many will have repeat infections. Though men also…

Unregulated Homeopathic Remedies Are Opening Up Consumers to Serious Health Risks
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Unregulated Homeopathic Remedies Are Opening Up Consumers to Serious Health Risks

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Homeopathic remedies have become a multi-billion dollar industry. This figure is not surprising since it’s estimated that ⅓ of Americans use these alleged “remedies”. The alternative medicine practice of homeopathy dates back to the 1700s based on the belief that your body can “cure itself”. This can be referred to as “like cures like”; the…

One Person Has Died and Eight More Hospitalized Due to Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef
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One Person Has Died and Eight More Hospitalized Due to Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What Strain Of Salmonella Was Found? The strain in question is called Salmonella Dublin. It is a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious disease and even death in cattle. It is less severe for humans but can lead to bloodstream infections and long hospital stays. Numbers are on the rise and infection can be difficult…

Study Finds A Link Between Male Marijuana Use and Miscarriages
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Study Finds A Link Between Male Marijuana Use and Miscarriages

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Marijuana has been a hotly contested topic lately. And we’re beginning to see side effects from more and more states legalizing marijuana for recreational use. One study focused on how frequent marijuana use may be causing unexpected health consequences for pregnancy. And, surprisingly, it’s men’s reproductive health that may be at issue. How Does A…

Your Washing Machine May Be A Breeding Ground For ‘Superbug’ Bacteria
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Your Washing Machine May Be A Breeding Ground For ‘Superbug’ Bacteria

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Concern for washing machine safety rises following an investigation of a consumer-grade washing machine at a hospital in Germany where pathogens from the machine were found on the clothing of newborn babies. Luckily, all 13 newborns escaped the incident without infection. The drug-resistant pathogen in question is called Klebsiella oxytoca. How Was Gut Bacteria Found…