Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
A class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolone is under scrutiny from the FDA. Antibiotics fight off infections and save lives. That’s some pretty powerful stuff! But this common class of antibiotics could cause aortic aneurysm, warns the FDA. What Are Fluoroquinolones For? Would you believe they are used to fight off the plague? Yes, as surprising…
Researchers in Australia have created a simple test for detecting cancer anywhere in the body. This could be ground-breaking, some say it has the potential to be a medical ‘gamer-changer’. And the best part? It only takes 10 minutes. How Does The Test Work? Cancer changes the DNA of healthy cells and will form a…
A report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit environmental research group, found that almost 80% of meat found in U.S. supermarkets contained antibiotic-resistant bacteria dubbed as ‘superbugs’ in 2015. The concerning portion of this news is that these bacteria have evolved to becomes untreatable with antibiotics. It’s now becoming more and more difficult…
Unfortunately, the reach of the FDA has significant limits when it comes to personal care products. Ingredients in these products go largely unregulated, leaving effectiveness and safety up to the manufacturer. Millions use these types of products, so I think it’s important women are aware of this research. Breast cancer is the second leading cause…
Researchers studied postmenopausal women who drank 14 servings of soda per week had a 26% increased risk of a hip fracture. What’s really interesting, however, is that the risk for those who drank about the same amount of caffeine-free soda jumped to 32%. Now, these groups drinking 2 servings per day were compared to women…
I get asked this question a lot from my patients. Some items in your fridge will last longer than others. Foods like hard cheeses, butter, fruit juices, jelly, ketchup, and uncut raw fruits and vegetables will last longer than perishable foods like eggs, fish, meat, and leftovers. Those items need to be kept at 40…
We’re in uncharted territory when it comes to the legalization of marijuana. While many quality products are on the market, so are black-market products. The number of lung injury cases linked to vaping continues to rise as we learn more about what’s inside these products. And unfortunately, the CDC has yet to identify a specific…
Low levels of a potentially dangerous chemical called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) have been found in the popular heartburn medication Zantac. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen NDMA in the news. The same nitrosamine impurity was found in the blood pressure medication Valsartan prompting…
According to a new study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there’s a toxic cocktail of chemicals in our tap water that could lead to cancer. It’s called this because our drinking water contains a mix of contaminants. Researchers calculated the combined health impact in over 48,000 community water systems nationwide of 22 carcinogens. Their…
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