About the 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 “To Be Your Own Health Hero.”

DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com

Similar Posts

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

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…

Successful Weight Loss: Scientists Show That It Might All Be in Your Head
| | | | | | | | | |

Successful Weight Loss: Scientists Show That It Might All Be in Your Head

ByPartha Nandi, MD

A person whose weight is higher than what is considered healthy for their given height is described as overweight or even suffering from obesity. Obesity has spread beyond rich countries to affect people of all income levels. (1, 2) Defined as a high BMI (body mass index), obesity is a risk factor for many of…

Fertility Rate: ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Global Crash In Children Being Born
| |

Fertility Rate: ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Global Crash In Children Being Born

ByPartha Nandi, MD

According to researchers, the world is experiencing a crash in births. Falling fertility could have a “jaw-dropping” impact on societies, including shrinking populations that could be halved by the next millennium. (1)  A Look at Fertility Rates Dropping Researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found global fertility rates had…

The Role of Collagen in Keeping Cancer Cells Dormant: A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment
| | | | | | |

The Role of Collagen in Keeping Cancer Cells Dormant: A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with 19.3 million new cases and 10 million deaths recorded in 2020 alone (International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2020).  As the global population ages and the prevalence of risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity increases, the cancer burden is expected to rise further….

Coronavirus Update: Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Evacuees and China Report
|

Coronavirus Update: Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Evacuees and China Report

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Officially, the CDC reports the national number of “Persons Under Investigation” for the novel coronavirus is still 15. However, 300 Americans were just flown back to the United States on U.S. government-chartered planes after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantine in Japan. Of those 300 passengers, 14 tested positive for the virus,…