KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)– When it comes to gastrointestinal disorders in children, every parent wants to know they are doing all they can when it comes to treating the issue and making their child feel better. Thankfully in the world of medicine there are now treatment options available that can give your child comfort and give…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we introduce you to Dr. Youhanna Al-Tawil​​​​​​​​, Medical Director and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at GI for Kids. GI for Kids is the only freestanding independent pediatric GI facility in the area, offering an Infusion Center, Ultrasound, X-ray, Food Allergy Testing, Lab, Nutritional Counseling, Clinical Trials and Behavioral Counseling. The facility also…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – This week in Wellness Wesnesday, our friends at GI for Kids in Knoxville are helping us talk about a common problem for children -constipation. They’re telling is all about the Constipation Clinic and why it’s such a good resource for parents.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we are back at GI for Kids, discussing what parents need to know about protecting their child’s liver, specifically from fatty liver disease.

Added Sugars in the Diet What are added sugars? Added sugars are sugars that don’t occur naturally in a food. For example, some sugar is naturally occurring in food like fruits and dairy products. Added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, table sugar, brown sugar, honey, syrups, fruit juice concentrate, and molasses to name the most common.…

Vaping has been an increasingly popular habit over the last 10-15 years, initially being advertised as a “healthy” alternative to smoking but now seen as something distinct from other tobacco/nicotine containing products. The popularity has especially surged amongst young people, primarily college aged students but also as young as high school and even middle school…