Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

This summer is REALLY hot in Dallas and nothing taste better than a cold treat!  The smooth coolness of ice cream is so refreshing on a hot day! Ice cream may be delicious, but it is not always the healthiest option. Several summers ago, my brother...

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,...

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...