Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
You might be wondering if this is the same as head lice. It’s not! What they are is a parasite called Demodex folliculorum that is actually a type of mite. They live in or near hair follicles on your face feeding off dead skin cells, oils, and hormones and are especially partial to eyelashes and…
Sleep is brain food that is vital for good health. Not only does it affect our energy levels, but also our ability to think, pay attention, make decisions, and be productive. And a new study found sleep can also affect our ability to lose weight. How Is Sleep-Related To Weight Loss? Researchers evaluated almost 2,000…
Fad diets are often too good to be true and the popular Paleo diet may be next on the list. Now, many die-hard followers of the Paleo diet believe it is really healthy, but new research has found it could be bad for your heart. The Paleo diet is known as the ‘Caveman Diet’ with…
According to a new study published in the Journal of Endocrinology, drinking too much caffeine while pregnant could damage your baby’s liver. But how much is too much? Researchers studied the effects of caffeine on pregnant rats and found that high amounts of caffeine during pregnancy could impede the overall growth and development of a newborn…
Oregon is now the second state in the US to allow students to take what they are calling ‘Mental Health Sick Days’ and some worry this will lead to more kids skipping school. Personally, I think this is a pretty good idea. Though my sons are likely too young to feel the stress and pressures of…
Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia found that female Social Workers top the list for heart disease risk. They were found to be 36% more likely to cardiovascular problems. Retail cashiers fell shortly behind Social Workers with a 33% higher risk. And the third group in line, Home Health Aids and Psychiatrists, had an elevated…
My family certainly isn’t complaining about the winter wonderland outside. I know two young boys who absolutely adore the fluffy white stuff – my sons. They’re eager to get outside and play, but know it’s really important to dress appropriately before heading outdoors. Can Cold Weather Make Health Conditions Worse? Absolutely. Changes in the weather…
We’re discussing a new strain of HIV because if not treated properly, HIV can lead to AIDS, which can be deadly. This new strain that scientists are discussing has actually been around for quite some time but was undetectable by the technology available at the time. This new strain is in the same family of…
Fast food restaurants like Burger King and Carl’s Jr. are testing out plant-based “meat” – but are these actually the healthier option? The latest chain making headlines selling products from Beyond Meat with its “Beyond Fried Chicken” is KFC. The chicken substitute is a conglomerate of ingredients including soy and pea protein, carrot fiber, rice…
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