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…

Let’s be honest with each other.  Sometimes it’s hard to get our kids to brush their teeth twice a day.  Have you ever gone into the bathroom and checked their toothbrush to make sure it was wet and smelled of toothpaste at bedtime?  February is a great month to emphasize to your kids the importance…