Brett White, MD 8/7/26 Brett White, MD 8/7/26

The impact of a single amino acid on our immune system — Arginine

This post explores the complex role that the amino acid arginine plays in our immune system, and the impact it has upon both infections and cancer!

Brett White, MD 8/3/26 Brett White, MD 8/3/26

Protein content in the diet— more, or less??

Conflicting advice has been reported in the media lately about whether protein consumption should be increased or decreased in the diet—this post will explore those considerations and provide guidance.

Brett White, MD 7/27/26 Brett White, MD 7/27/26

Artificial sweeteners may increase cognitive decline!

While you may believe you are choosing a healthier alternative to sugar, artificial sweeteners may not be a good choice after all!

Brett White, MD 7/24/26 Brett White, MD 7/24/26

Ultra-processed food consumption associated with worse cardiometabolic, mental health, and mortality outcomes!

Ultra-processed food consumption is associated with a number of worsening health conditions and even a higher risk of death!

Brett White, MD 7/20/26 Brett White, MD 7/20/26

Sounds during sleep— helpful, or harmful??

Random sounds during sleep found to disrupt neural activity and impair memory formation!!

Brett White, MD 7/15/26 Brett White, MD 7/15/26

Dietary yeast shown to improve cancer fighting ability of immune cells!

Supplement shown to enhance the immune system response to tumor cells!

Brett White, MD 7/10/26 Brett White, MD 7/10/26

Healthy diet reduces the risk of developing dementia!

Consuming a diet high in vegetables, fruits and nuts, and low in processed meats, will reduce the risk of developing dementia in the future! Life changing dietary recommendations supported by research.

Brett White, MD 7/7/26 Brett White, MD 7/7/26

Alcohol consumption has no meaningful health benefits.

There is no protective net effect of alcohol observed at any level of alcohol consumption.

Brett White, MD 7/3/26 Brett White, MD 7/3/26

Common pesticide shown to increase risk of Parkinson’s disease!

A previously banned pesticide named chlorpyrifos, which is now being used once again on the food supply, has been shown to increase the risk of a neurodegenerative disorder!

Brett White, MD 7/2/26 Brett White, MD 7/2/26

Vegan diet ensures lower BMI and body fat, but risks vitamin/mineral deficiencies

The benefits and drawbacks of a vegan diet

Brett White, MD 7/1/26 Brett White, MD 7/1/26

Increased screentime in small children negatively impacts physical and mental development

How much screentime is your small child engaging in throughout the day?

Brett White, MD 6/29/26 Brett White, MD 6/29/26

Our gut microbiome can influence hormone levels!

More evidence of the essential relationship between our gut microbiome and the health and wellbeing of our bodies.

Brett White, MD 6/27/26 Brett White, MD 6/27/26

Vitamin D supplementation reduces multiple sclerosis relapses!

Vitamin D supplementation positively impacts health outcomes in multiple sclerosis!

Brett White, MD 6/25/26 Brett White, MD 6/25/26

High animal protein intake thought to DOUBLE the risk of type 2 diabetes!

Animal protein consumption found to be associated with DOUBLE the risk of type 2 diabetes in new study!

Brett White, MD 6/24/26 Brett White, MD 6/24/26

How far would you go to remove microplastics from your body??

There are companies now offering therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), essentially filtering the blood, as a means of reducing microplastics from the human body!