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Partha Nandi, MD
Working Long Hours Increases Risk of Stroke by 45 Percent, New Study Says
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Working Long Hours Increases Risk of Stroke by 45 Percent, New Study Says

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Americans work hard. For many, this is a source of pride and accomplishment. But working long hours habitually could put your health at risk. A study published in AHA Journals in June 2019 shows that working 10 hours or more per day could increase your risk of a stroke. A stroke is when blood a…

A Rising Number of Deaths Linked to Vaping Leads to Call for Immediate Ban
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A Rising Number of Deaths Linked to Vaping Leads to Call for Immediate Ban

ByPartha Nandi, MD

As a parent and a physician, it’s been difficult to watch so many young people getting addicted to these products. And I think that’s the driving force behind the position of the American Medical Association (AMA). Their goal is to stop yet another generation of addicts dependent on unhealthy products. So they’re working to keep…

Here’s What Getting Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep a Night Can Do to You
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Here’s What Getting Less Than 7 Hours of Sleep a Night Can Do to You

ByPartha Nandi, MD

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…

‘Plant-based’ does not mean ‘good for you’
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‘Plant-based’ does not mean ‘good for you’

ByPartha Nandi, MD

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…

9 Students Hospitalized After Mistaking Edibles for Candy
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9 Students Hospitalized After Mistaking Edibles for Candy

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Nine students in Florida were hospitalized after eating candy that was infused with marijuana after a student accidentally brought THC-laced candy to school. The packaging of THC candy and regular candy closely resemble one another. The children in question were between the ages of 10 and 12 and were sent to the ER for stomach…

Are There Long-Term Benefits of Delaying Kindergarten?
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Are There Long-Term Benefits of Delaying Kindergarten?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Does ‘Redshirting’ Really Help Kids Excel? A Personal Note: Many of my patients and friends make the decision to slightly delay their child’s entry into kindergarten. Many believe their child needs the extra time to grow and mature before beginning the rigors of formal education.  “Redshirting” – a name once reserved for college athletes delaying…