Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Tens of thousands of people are newly infected with viral hepatitis every year in the United States.  Viral hepatitis is a serious public health threat that kills thousands of Americans and is a leading cause of liver cancer.  Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are vaccine-preventable and hepatitis...

Physically active children are more likely to become active adults. Active lifestyles should be promoted from childhood. Parents are crucial for shaping their children’s behaviors. Regular physical activity improves overall health, fitness, and quality of life and reduces the risk of chronic disease such as obesity, type 2...