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
Study Shows Emotional Detection Happens in the Brain Unconsciously
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Study Shows Emotional Detection Happens in the Brain Unconsciously

Have you ever gotten a “gut feeling” about someone’s emotional state that turned out to be accurate, even when their words suggested something different? Stanford researchers have discovered why this happens: your brain automatically detects other people’s emotions without your conscious awareness. Using advanced brain imaging, scientists found that we possess two separate systems for…

Seeing the Invisible: How High-Tech Goggles Are Revolutionizing Cancer Surgery
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Seeing the Invisible: How High-Tech Goggles Are Revolutionizing Cancer Surgery

Imagine standing in an operating room, facing the delicate task of removing a cancerous tumor. Surgeons are often working under incredible pressure, knowing that leaving behind even a few cancer cells can lead to recurrence. Traditionally, detecting these lingering cells has been a challenge because cancer can mimic healthy tissue to the naked eye. But…

How a New mRNA Shot Could Transform Cancer Treatment
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How a New mRNA Shot Could Transform Cancer Treatment

Imagine a cancer treatment that does not require weeks in the hospital, harsh chemotherapy, or complicated lab work. Scientists are developing an mRNA based therapy that could do exactly that, turning your own immune cells into cancer killing machines directly inside your body. This innovation could mark a turning point in how we approach not…

What Is Type 5 Diabetes? Scientists Just Confirmed a New Form of Diabetes Which Requires Different Treatment
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What Is Type 5 Diabetes? Scientists Just Confirmed a New Form of Diabetes Which Requires Different Treatment

Diabetes isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition. While many are familiar with Type 1 and Type 2, even Type 1.5, researchers have long known that the disease presents in more than a dozen distinct ways. Now, the International Diabetes Federation has officially recognized a new subtype: Type 5 diabetes, also known as malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus (MRDM). This…

It’s Not ‘Just a Phase’: Why Early Discipline Matters
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It’s Not ‘Just a Phase’: Why Early Discipline Matters

Early childhood is a whirlwind of discovery, emotion, and testing boundaries. Whether it’s a toddler throwing food or a preschooler refusing to listen, these behaviors are more than just “phases.” They are opportunities—teachable moments that shape who your child becomes. How you respond in these moments doesn’t just influence their day; it influences their development,…

Oxytocin Regenerates Heart Muscle After Injury Study
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Oxytocin Regenerates Heart Muscle After Injury Study

Scientists at Michigan State University have discovered something remarkable: Oxytocin, the hormone released during bonding, childbirth, and intimacy, can trigger heart muscle regeneration after injury. Published in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, this groundbreaking research demonstrates that oxytocin stimulates the migration of stem cells in the heart’s outer layer, enabling them to develop into…

Heart Health Breakthrough: Newly Discovered Enzyme Could Be the Key to Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
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Heart Health Breakthrough: Newly Discovered Enzyme Could Be the Key to Lowering Cholesterol Naturally

When we talk about cholesterol and heart disease, we often point the finger at diet, genetics, and lifestyle. But a newly identified culprit may have been hiding in plain sight: an enzyme called IDO1. According to a groundbreaking study from the University of Texas at Arlington, this enzyme doesn’t just show up during inflammation—it actively…