Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

After an unusual last year school, it is so exciting to see our children returning back to school in person this fall! Backpacks come in all sorts of styles, colors, fabrics and designs. Kids really look forward to showing their personality through their backpack.   Wearing a backpack...

Anxiety is defined as worry or unease about an imminent event with an uncertain outcome.  Your brain and your gastrointestinal tract are linked by a communication system in your body called the gut-brain axis. When your brain, which controls your emotions and thoughts, experiences anxiety, that...

https://radiomd.com/audio-player/childrenshealth/item/44948-covid-19-vaccine-facts The COVID-19 vaccine had been FDA approved for ages 12 and older. Many parents have questions and feel uncertain about getting their child vaccinated. Children’s Health Checkup answers parents’ most common questions about raising healthy and happy kids. Listen to this podcast to learn the...

If thoughts about food, weight, and appearance are taking up too much of your time, you may have an eating disorder.  Eating disorders have a harmful effect on the body as well as the mind.  Research has shown that up to 98% of people with an...