August has arrived and it's almost back to school time! You’ve likely prepared your child for the new school year with immunizations — but what about their eyes? August is also Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, which a great signal for you to get your child's eyes checked before school begins.

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland inside the neck that produces two hormones that travel throughout the body.  A thyroid that is overactive (producing too much thyroid hormone) results in a disorder called hyperthyroidism. Likewise, a thyroid that is underactive (producing too little thyroid hormone) results in a disorder called hypothyroidism. Read on for more about the symptoms of hyper- and hypothyroid disease.   

So you've decided to take the plunge into parenthood? That’s great! But wait just a second. To give yourself the best chance for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, there are some important things you need to do before you head down the road to conception.