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
Partha Nandi, MD
The Harmful Effects of a Gluten-free Diets
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The Harmful Effects of a Gluten-free Diets

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Part dietary necessity, part diet fad, gluten-free food is available almost everywhere these days. Many well-known celebrities tout the gluten-free diet, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right option for you. There are downsides to this diet. Gluten-Free – It’s Not For Everyone A diet without gluten can have a downside even though many people…

Blue LED Lights In Your Home Can Permanently Damage Your Eyes, Study Finds
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Blue LED Lights In Your Home Can Permanently Damage Your Eyes, Study Finds

ByPartha Nandi, MD

LED lights have replaced fluorescent bulbs in our homes. But now, a new warning about LED lights comes to us from France. Not only do blue lights disrupt our sleep, but they could also do permanent damage to our eyes. How Does Blue Light Affect Our Health? We’ve heard before that blue light can disrupt…

Taking Ibuprofen During a Cold Makes You 3.4 Times More Likely to Have a Heart Attack
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Taking Ibuprofen During a Cold Makes You 3.4 Times More Likely to Have a Heart Attack

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Physical pain affects each of us at one time or another in our lives. It’s in those times that we realize what a gift our good health is, and we do what we can to ease the discomfort we’re feeling, often with pills, drugs, and pharmaceutical medicine. NSAID is an abbreviation for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs….

Children Under 5 Should Get No More Than 1 Hour of Screen Time, WHO Says
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Children Under 5 Should Get No More Than 1 Hour of Screen Time, WHO Says

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Since a TV, computer, phone, or tablet has made its way into most homes in America, parents have wondered one thing – how much screen time is too much for young children? Well, for the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines to help parents answer this question. How Much Screen…

Study Finds Up to 43% of Antibiotic Prescriptions in the U.S. Are Unnecessary or Improperly Written
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Study Finds Up to 43% of Antibiotic Prescriptions in the U.S. Are Unnecessary or Improperly Written

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Unnecessary use of antibiotics is contributing to one of the biggest public health challenges in the United States – antibiotic resistance. And, new research has found that up to 43% of antibiotic prescriptions are being prescribed inappropriately. Researchers analyzed data from medical visits in 2015 and discovered millions of people were taking antibiotics they don’t…

How Many Steps Should I Take A Day? A New Study Says Less Than You Think
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How Many Steps Should I Take A Day? A New Study Says Less Than You Think

ByPartha Nandi, MD

You may have heard the figure 10,000 thrown around when it comes to how many steps to take in a day. Ten thousand may sound like a lot, but you have to remember, our ancestors didn’t have office jobs! They were constantly on the move and didn’t suffer from diseases related to a sedentary lifestyle….