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 β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.” DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com
Alcoholic liver disease rates soar among millennials
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Alcoholic liver disease rates soar among millennials

When people think β€œmillennial,” they often tend to think of younger adults and teenagers. However, the birth years for the millennial generation are between 1981 and 1996, making millennials between 24 and 39 years old. Now, we’re seeing people in this age range beginning to have very serious problems with alcoholic liver diseases. (1) Millenials…

The β€˜Psychobiome’: Intestinal Microorganisms That Might Affect Your Mood and Behavior

The β€˜Psychobiome’: Intestinal Microorganisms That Might Affect Your Mood and Behavior

Microbiologists are hoping to use gut bacteria to find treatments for disorders of the brain and nervous system. Russian startup company Holobiome wishes to use the growing evidence linking gut bacteria to conditions ranging from autism to anxiety to lead them toward advancements in treatments. (1) Psychobiome Studies Target Many Conditions In addition to depression…

Vaping Could Cloud Your Thoughts, New Studies Suggest
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Vaping Could Cloud Your Thoughts, New Studies Suggest

Picture an attractive Bette Davis in All About Eve, wearing an off-the-shoulder evening dress and holding a cigarette. The elegance, the mystery, the sophistication, that was the image portrayed 60 years ago. Back then, smoking was just β€œswell” until we found out all the health problems smoking came with.  Nowadays, a new trend has come…

Poor School Nutrition May Have Caused 20 cm Height Gap Across Nations
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Poor School Nutrition May Have Caused 20 cm Height Gap Across Nations

You are what you eat – or so the saying goes. But does that include how tall you become? Even though your genes play a big part in how tall you are, researchers say poor nutrition during school years may have caused a 20cm height gap between countries. (1)Β  The study by the Imperial College…

Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, new research claims
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Drinking up to four cups of coffee a day can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, new research claims

Whether or not coffee is good for us has always brewed up a steamy storm of debate. Now, studies have shown drinking up to 4 cups a day can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 23% and reduce high blood pressure too. Even decaffeinated coffee has been thought to have some health…