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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Sep 23

Hygiene

In my job, I interact with a LOT of people, and I am confident that my patients would not want to be examined by someone with dirty hair,...

Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Sep 9

Menopause

Menopause: you don’t know whether to laugh or cry, so sometimes you do both! It is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility,...

Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Aug 26

Polio

Why has polio been in the news lately? A case was detected in New York in July, along with traces of the virus in the local sewage water....

Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Aug 12

Weight Loss

In my practice, not a day goes by without a request for weight loss drugs. Obesity has become an enormous (no pun intended) problem in...

Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Jul 29

Aging

Life expectancy in this country has increased dramatically. A boy born in 1900 lived, on average, into his mid to late 40’s. Current...

Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Jun 23

Monkeypox

Evidently, our COVID-19 pandemic just hasn’t been enough. Now we have monkeypox. What is it? Should we worry? The virus that causes...

Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Jun 9

Diverticulosis

This 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, MPH

May 28

Baking Soda

There 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, MPH

May 10

Nuts

I 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, MPH

May 6

Fatty Liver

Are 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, MPH

Apr 15

CPR Training

Summer 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, MPH

Apr 8

Red Wine

It 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, MPH

Mar 23

Popcorn

Last 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, MPH

Mar 11

Milk

I 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, MPH

Feb 25

Soda

During 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, MPH

Feb 11

Z-Pak

I 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, MPH

Jan 28

Testosterone

My 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, MPH

Jan 14

Aspirin

Taking 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, MPH

Dec 23, 2021

Omicron

Here we go again. Just as the COVID pandemic numbers were looking manageable and our country was beginning to reopen, along comes...

Alan Frischer, MD, MPH

Dec 10, 2021

Doing Research

I’ve been hearing a new expression. A number of my patients, in particular those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, tell me:...

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