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Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases of hepatitis are caused by a virus.  There are five main hepatitis viruses: Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E What Makes Hepatitis a Global Health Problem? Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a viral hepatitis related illness. Hepatitis...

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,...

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...