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
A Mercury-Based Preservative in Vaccines? What You Need to Know Now
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A Mercury-Based Preservative in Vaccines? What You Need to Know Now

Flu season comes with familiar reminders: wash your hands, stay home if you’re sick, and get your flu shot. But this year, a controversial move by a newly appointed government vaccine panel is reviving old fears about vaccine ingredients—specifically, thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative used in some flu vaccines. Despite decades of evidence confirming its safety,…

Ignored, Misdiagnosed, Gone: Death of Boxer Georgia O’Connor Sparks Urgent Call for Cancer Awareness
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Ignored, Misdiagnosed, Gone: Death of Boxer Georgia O’Connor Sparks Urgent Call for Cancer Awareness

How many times does a patient need to say, “I know something is wrong,” before someone listens? Georgia O’Connor said it for 17 weeks. She was a 25-year-old professional boxer—undefeated, fit, focused. She also lived with two chronic conditions that placed her at significantly higher risk for cancer. Yet despite repeated emergency visits, escalating pain,…

Can a Water Bottle Really Start a Fire in Your Car? Yes, Here’s How
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Can a Water Bottle Really Start a Fire in Your Car? Yes, Here’s How

On a hot summer day, the inside of a parked car can hit 130°F or more in under an hour. That’s well-known. But what most people don’t expect is that something as ordinary as a half-empty water bottle could turn into a fire hazard. It sounds like an urban myth until you see the burn…

The Middle Child Advantage: Why They Might Be Better Than You Think
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The Middle Child Advantage: Why They Might Be Better Than You Think

Middle children have long complained about being overlooked, but groundbreaking research suggests they might be the most well-adjusted individuals in their families. A massive study analyzing over 700,000 participants found that middle children consistently score higher than their siblings on key personality traits that make someone genuinely likeable and trustworthy. Published research examining birth order…

Bees Can Soar Above 30,000 Feet: Here’s Why We Should Care
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Bees Can Soar Above 30,000 Feet: Here’s Why We Should Care

Forget everything you thought you knew about bee flight limitations. Scientists have discovered that some bumblebees can fly higher than Mount Everest, reaching simulated altitudes where most helicopters struggle to operate. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, tested alpine bumblebees from western China in controlled conditions that mimicked the oxygen-starved, low-pressure environment found at…

Teen’s Vaping Sends Him to ICU After Coughing Blood: Doctors Reveal Shocking Lung Damage
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Teen’s Vaping Sends Him to ICU After Coughing Blood: Doctors Reveal Shocking Lung Damage

You wouldn’t hand a 12-year-old a pack of cigarettes. But today, many are inhaling the equivalent of 50 a day, through flavored vapor. It doesn’t smell like smoke. It doesn’t leave yellow stains. It comes in watermelon, bubblegum, and mango. So how bad could it be? For Jayden Richardson, a teenager from Shropshire who started…

What You Inherit from Mom (And Not Dad): 10 Fascinating Facts
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What You Inherit from Mom (And Not Dad): 10 Fascinating Facts

You inherit half your genes from your mother and half from your father—or so the common understanding goes. But dig a little deeper into the science, and the story becomes more interesting. Some traits aren’t split down the middle. A select few are passed down only through mothers, thanks to the unique biology of mitochondrial…

The Human Body Glows: New Study Reveals Our Light Disappears at Death
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The Human Body Glows: New Study Reveals Our Light Disappears at Death

People often say someone is “glowing with health,” but science reveals this isn’t just a figure of speech. Researchers at the University of Calgary have demonstrated that all living things, including humans, emit an invisible form of light known as biophotons, which are released upon death. Published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, this…

New Survey Finds People Trust Their Pets More Than People When They’re Stressed
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New Survey Finds People Trust Their Pets More Than People When They’re Stressed

Feeling overwhelmed? You might reach for your dog or cat before calling your spouse, and science says you’re not alone. A groundbreaking global survey of over 30,000 pet owners reveals surprising patterns about how people choose their stress-relief companions.  This research shows what pet lovers have long suspected: animals offer unique emotional support that humans…