You probably always hear that it is best to steer clear of sugar-filled drinks such as soft drinks and juices. Sugary drinks like these have been linked to the growing rate of obesity in our country as they contribute to a high sugar diet. Did you know that a typical 12 ounce can of cola…

Childhood obesity is of great concern in health care, as more and more children are developing obesity related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and joint pain.  In an effort to reverse this epidemic, researchers are continually trying to discover both genetic and environmental factors that have influenced more than one third of…