Article Archives: Health

Vaccines: Debunking the Myths

August 4, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

It’s a hot topic in today’s society — parents debating over whether or not to have their children vaccinated. With so many outlets providing information to consumers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s easy to become confused in the conversation. So, what’s fact and what’s fiction? The … Read More

Autism in Children: What to Look Out For

July 7, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a general term for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized by difficulties in both verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviors. The level at which a child displays these characteristics varies by degree, but every child affected … Read More

Just Being a Kid or is There More?

June 2, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Let’s face it — kids are rambunctious. They love running around, laughing and playing with their friends, but when should that active energy cause concern for parents? Attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 4-to-7 percent of children and is two-to-three times more likely to occur in boys than in girls. … Read More

Combat Obesity with Nutrition and Exercise

May 5, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Obesity is a serious problem in the United States, not only in adults, but also in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third (34.9 percent or 78.6 million) of adults in the U.S. are obese, and approximately 17 percent or 12.7 million children … Read More

What You Need to Know About Zika Virus

March 31, 2016 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Zika virus has been making news headlines for the past several months. It’s important for the public to know what the virus is, how it spreads and the effects this disease has on its victims. It’s also important to note that people rarely die of Zika. Zika virus was first … Read More