Child Health

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,...

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, leads to serious damage in the small intestine, creating long-term health complications.Celiac disease can develop at any age after...

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, leads to serious damage in the small intestine, creating long-term health complications. Celiac disease can develop at any age. People with...