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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 23, 2022
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,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 9, 2022
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,...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Aug 26, 2022
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....
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Aug 12, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jul 29, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jun 23, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jun 9, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 28, 2022
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....
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 10, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 6, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 15, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 8, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 23, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 11, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 25, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 11, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 28, 2022
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...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 14, 2022
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...
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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...
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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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