Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Many parents may not want to hear this but it is true…dogs improve our health.  There is a growing body of evidence showing that we have become too clean for our own good.  Our constant disinfecting, scrubbing, and vacuuming is filtering out the mix of microscopic...

My mom, pediatrician, Dr. Kiran Harpavat, is 72 years and going strong!  When the pandemic first started, I thought she might close her practice.  Instead, she put all safety measures in place and never missed a single day of caring for patients!  Throughout the pandemic,...

Dr. Manisha (Mona) Dave Welcomes 2021! There’s a ton of new faces on our social media sites so allow me to introduce you to Dr. Manisha (Mona) Dave! Dr. Dave was raised in Lewisville, Texas and attended Lewisville High School (home of the Fighting Farmers!). From an...

Exercise reduces the risks of many diseases, including coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer and Type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that you can gain two hours of life for each hour that you exercise regularly. According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as...

Podcast: The People’s Pharmacy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-peoples-pharmacy/id268003768 Have you ever been listening to something that really inspires you?  Recently, while I was on an early Saturday morning walk, I was listening to the news on National Public Radio (NPR) when a show called The People’s Pharmacy came on.  The guest...