Alan Frischer, MD, MPH3 days agoMonkeypoxEvidently, COVID-19 hasn’t been enough. Now we have monkeypox. What is it? Should we worry? The virus that causes monkeypox is in the...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHJun 9DiverticulosisThis may surprise you: Diverticulosis is seen in some 30%-50% of adults over the age of 60. It is usually found in the lining of the...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHMay 28Baking SodaThere is a small item in most of our pantries which comes in handy for a number of uses, whether related to health, cleaning, or cooking....
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHMay 10NutsI love to snack on nuts. They are filling, have a satisfying crunch, and are easy to grab. They are natural and wholesome, and suitable...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHMay 6Fatty LiverAre you aware that the liver is the second largest organ in our body? When blood leaves our stomach and intestines, it passes through the...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHApr 15CPR TrainingSummer is just around the corner. Water activities are a big part of my summer, and perhaps for you as well. Are you aware that the...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHApr 8Red WineIt is often touted as the most healthful beverage at the bar. Is red wine good for you? The answer is not straightforward. Red wine has...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHMar 23PopcornLast weekend my wife and I planned to stream a movie, and I offered to microwave some popcorn. The popcorn was delicious, but was that...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHMar 11MilkI love milk. For as long as I can remember, cow’s milk has been a daily part of my diet. Through the years, more and more milk...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHFeb 25SodaDuring 1999, the average person in the United States drank a whopping 50 gallons of soft drinks per year. (50 gallons!) Granted, that was...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHFeb 11Z-PakI think that you’ll find this surprising. One of the most frequent requests I hear from my patients is this: “Doctor, will you give me a...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHJan 28TestosteroneMy male patients often come to see me with concerns about a low libido (sex drive) and erectile problems. There are a number of possible...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHJan 14AspirinTaking a daily aspirin may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, but is it appropriate for everyone? There are days when you just...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHDec 23, 2021OmicronHere we go again. Just as the COVID pandemic numbers were looking manageable and our country was beginning to reopen, along comes...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHDec 10, 2021Doing ResearchI’ve been hearing a new expression. A number of my patients, in particular those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, tell me:...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHNov 26, 2021ChocolateIs chocolate good for us? There is actually quite a lot of literature on this subject! In case you’re in a hurry to grab some right now,...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHNov 12, 2021Food SafetyWe all need to eat. Most of us assume that the food we buy is safe. Is this assumption correct? Well…no. Lost productivity and medical...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHOct 27, 2021Sparkling WaterI am astounded at the variety of sparkling water on the store shelves. Are they a healthful alternative to sodas and other drinks?
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHOct 11, 2021SnackingEverybody loves to snack. Today’s question isn’t so much whether to do it, but how often is best, and what should we be eating? There is...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPHSep 24, 2021BeesHere I am, defending bees. I have been stung twice: once while swimming laps (guess what was on the edge of the pool when my hand reached...