Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Hemochromatosis is a disease that results from iron overload in the body. In the United States, the most common form of hemochromatosis is hereditary hemochromatosis. Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited genetic disorder.  People with hereditary hemochromatosis absorb too much iron from their diet. Once the iron is absorbed,...

Make your 4th of July celebration a fun and healthy one by following these 2 food safety tips: Get a Food Thermometer No matter how experienced of a griller you are, do not rely on your instincts to know when food should come off of the grill....

Who doesn’t love Oreo Cookies?!  Two chocolate cookies with a creamy middle…it’s hard to resist eating just one!   Why are Oreo cookies so addictive?  Why can’t we stop after eating just one? Research has shown that the brain responds to eating an Oreo cookie in a similar...

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, leads to serious damage in the small intestine, creating long-term health complications.Celiac disease can develop at any age after...