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Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities
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Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Test results from cities across the United States, including Ann Arbor, Michigan, are showing quantities for PFAS higher than previously thought. Water is key to our survival and having high levels of these man-made chemicals is concerning to me. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested tap water in 44 locations across 31 states for PFAS….

Two Excedrin products are temporarily discontinued, company says
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Two Excedrin products are temporarily discontinued, company says

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Many of my patients swear by Excedrin for migraine relief. Unfortunately, GlaxoSmithKline, the company that makes Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrine Migraine has temporarily discontinued both products. And many regular users of these products are already in distress over the shortage. You may have guessed the reason for this is because there was a quality…

One in Five Deaths Globally Are Due To Sepsis, Much Higher Than Previous Estimates
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One in Five Deaths Globally Are Due To Sepsis, Much Higher Than Previous Estimates

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A new study estimates that twice the amount previously estimated die from sepsis worldwide. Previous studies were limited to middle- and high-income countries where sepsis cases were treated at a hospital. This new study, however, included low-income countries and sepsis cases that occurred outside of a hospital. So, it’s not so much that the numbers…

Do You Know What’s in Your Child’s Food?
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Do You Know What’s in Your Child’s Food?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

It can be difficult to know exactly what you’re feeding your family these days. There are confusing food-labeling terms that are often mere marketing ploys rather than helpful tools. While labels like ‘reduced fat,’ ‘low calorie,’ and ‘low sugar’ may sound enticing, it oftentimes doesn’t mean the food is any healthier. Let’s take a look…

New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents
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New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A new study is finding that an alarming number of young adults are winding up in the emergency room across the nation. And, this time, it’s not from e-cigarettes, it’s from e-scooters. These scooters have become quite popular over the last few years and, unfortunately, that means so have trips to the ER. One study…

Cancer Death Rate Posts Biggest One-Year Drop, Ever!
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Cancer Death Rate Posts Biggest One-Year Drop, Ever!

ByPartha Nandi, MD

While some health statistics seem to be getting worse each year, there’s some good news when it comes to cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society is calling the recent historic drop in cancer death rates ‘the biggest single-year drop ever.’ As a medical doctor, I see firsthand how devastating cancer can be to my patients…

Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests
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Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A new study has found a like between antibiotics prescribed to babies and allergies developed down the road. Researchers suspect the antibiotics may be having a negative effect on the microbiome, which is significant for a tiny human who has barely begun to grow. What we call the ‘microbiome’ are the millions of microorganisms that…