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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 10, 2018
Lab Meat
I find it absolutely fascinating that scientists are working on creating meat in the laboratory. The concept has enormous potential - to...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 24, 2018
Prunes
Dried plums, far better known as prunes, have a poor reputation – especially among younger people, and worst among women between the ages...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 10, 2018
Alzheimer's Disease
There is still no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. It affects more than five million Americans, a number that could balloon to 16 million by...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 27, 2018
Pet Allergies
My wife grew up with her beloved Mittens the cat…and a box of tissues always within reach. Some 10% of us are allergic to dogs, and cat...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 13, 2018
Advances in Diabetes
More than one in every ten adults in the United States has diabetes. I repeat: more than one in every ten adults has diabetes. That comes...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 6, 2018
Hand Washing
I recently addressed a class of 6th graders on the topics of germs and hygiene. As you can imagine, we spent much of the time discussing...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Dec 16, 2017
Bug Bites
This has been a banner year for insect bites, and I’ve been hearing many more complaints from patients. It’s likely that our last long...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Nov 25, 2017
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA means one thing to a driver with a flat tire, but quite another to someone with a dilated aorta. If you are a man older than 50, you...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Nov 11, 2017
Overeating
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It reminds me to focus on gratitude, and to spend time with dear family and friends. For...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Oct 21, 2017
Sleep Myths
I’ve heard it all – through the years, my patients have expressed a large variety of misconceptions about sleep. Since we spend about...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Oct 20, 2017
Vegan Diet
Chloe Coscarelli (“Chef Chloe”) is a well-known vegan chef and a dear family friend. It’s remarkable what a following she has developed....
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 30, 2017
Travel and Safety
Every day my patients tell me of loved ones they see infrequently, due to serious concerns over travel safety. It’s true that all modes...
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