Today, I’m diving into a fascinating article by Scott Zimmerman and Russel J. Reiter, titled Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body,...

This is such an important topic to cover, even for a pediatrician. This problem is slated to exponentially worsen in the coming decades....

Let's dive into articles that have been critical to understanding type 2 diabetes and Insulin Resistance: the Ominous Octet and now the...

Picture this, a tiny, 30 nm, relentless RNA virus named norovirus slips into your life, uninvited, and turns your gut into a battlefield....

Measles Overview As We Are At This Risk Place Again   From the CDC: As of March 6, 2025, a total of 222 measles cases were reported by 12...

1) Microplastics in the Brain - From Science Advances: "Human health is being threatened by environmental microplastic (MP) pollution....

Some Key Literature Review Studies from Year 14 This is a bit of a long newsletter. That is intentional. This will be a repository for...

Here are 20 takeaways from year 14 of the SPA Newsletter 1) Diet significantly impacts respiratory health – Reducing processed foods and...

Review of Dr. Casey Means’ Good Energy In her book, Good Energy, Dr. Casey Means explores the complex relationship between our metabolic...

Understanding the Action and Use of GLP-1 Agonists in Children – A Pediatrician’s Viewpoint The United States, like much of the developed...

Are Smart Phones a benefit or a curse for the teenager in school? This is becoming a huge topic this past year or so. Logic would seem to...