Frischer Medical Group

01/24/2026

Did you know that some 85% of us will get an HPV infection in our lifetime? HPV is a group of more than 150 viruses, and is spread primarily through sexual contact. (Note that it is possible to get an HPV infection through non-sexual activity, such as non-sexual skin to skin contact.)

HPV includes mostly low-risk strains (which cause warts). However, the high-risk strains are associated with an increased risk of certain cancers (cervical, a**l, pe**le, and oropharyngeal). An HPV infection usually clears on its own within two years, but when the infection does not go away, it can lead to serious health problems. Note that early on, cases have no apparent symptoms, but that earlier detection greatly increases the chance of a cure.

Did you know that some 85% of us will get an HPV infection in our lifetime? HPV is a group of more than 150 viruses, and is spread primarily through sexual contact. (Note that it is possible to get an HPV infection through non-sexual activity, such as non-sexual skin to skin contact.) HPV includes m...

01/24/2026

Are your black plastic kitchen tools, toys, and to-go packages safe? An alarming recent study concluded that they are toxic, and as a result, my kids tossed their kitchen utensils. A week later, the environmental advocacy group Toxic-Free Future announced that their initial results were incorrect.

Are your black plastic kitchen tools, toys, and to-go packages safe? An alarming recent study concluded that they are toxic, and as a result, my kids tossed their kitchen utensils. A week later, the environmental advocacy group Toxic-Free Future announced that their initial results were incorrect. I...

01/24/2026

Who has heard of POTS? It’s not a Disney character, or items in our kitchen. More and more people are being diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a condition that causes the heart to beat faster than normal when we transition from sitting or lying to standing.

Who has heard of POTS? It’s not a Disney character, or items in our kitchen. More and more people are being diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a condition that causes the heart to beat faster than normal when we transition from sitting or lying to standing. The name actually...

01/24/2026

I have been asked to write an article about the health benefits of consuming mushrooms. This is quite difficult for me, as mushrooms are my one irrational dislike. But I do like a challenge, so here goes my most honest attempt.

I have been asked to write an article about the health benefits of consuming mushrooms. This is quite difficult for me, as mushrooms are my one irrational dislike. But I do like a challenge, so here goes my most honest attempt. Mushrooms are a fungus; neither fruit nor vegetable. They grow in a vari...

10/21/2025

It always surprises me when I run across a patient who is lacking a sweet tooth; they are certainly members of a minority. But let’s keep in mind that sugar is not found only in candy and soda; it’s in most processed foods, from pasta sauces to some peanut butters, rice, bread, crackers, yogurt, and much more. When we rely on quick meals and snacks, we find considerable amounts of added sugar.

It always surprises me when I run across a patient who is lacking a sweet tooth; they are certainly members of a minority. But let’s keep in mind that sugar is not found only in candy and soda; it’s in most processed foods, from pasta sauces to some peanut butters, rice, bread, crackers, yogurt,...

07/08/2025

So many factors play a role in determining how long and how well we live, including our personal health habits, where we live, and our genetic make-up. We have control over some of these, and no control over others.

Still, when we understand what is killing us, we can focus on targeted preventive measures. Just what are the current top ten causes of death in the United States?

So many factors play a role in determining how long and how well we live, including our personal health habits, where we live, and our genetic make-up. We have control over some of these, and no control over others. Still, when we understand what is killing us, we can focus on targeted preventive me...

07/08/2025

Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are raising alarm among public health experts. In 2024, 285 cases were reported in 31 states. More than 80% of those cases were among those who were unvaccinated (or whose vaccination status was unknown). Why is this happening?

Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are raising alarm among public health experts. In 2024, 285 cases were reported in 31 states. More than 80% of those cases were among those who were unvaccinated (or whose vaccination status was unknown). Why is this happening? Measles is a highly con...

07/08/2025

We are all aware that the state of our health revolves around diet, exercise, and lifestyle. But consider this: Good health may also require finding moments of joy, humor, and human connectedness. Everyone is familiar with the expression “laughter is the best medicine.” There are so many stressors in our lives; in today’s world this may be especially critical. Is there scientific data to support it?

We are all aware that the state of our health revolves around diet, exercise, and lifestyle. But consider this: Good health may also require finding moments of joy, humor, and human connectedness. Everyone is familiar with the expression “laughter is the best medicine.” There are so many stresso...

06/05/2025

The FDA has redefined the definition of healthy foods. What has changed?

06/05/2025

The variety of uses for CBD is rapidly growing. Is CBD effective? Is it safe?

06/05/2025

You have an urgent need for medical care. Let’s consider your three main options: your primary care doctor, urgent care…or the emergency room.

06/05/2025

Do you reach for the salt shaker without thinking; dine at fast-food restaurants on a regular basis; partake in snack foods, canned foods or frozen foods? If so, salt may be a problem for you.

Is salt really so bad? Sodium is one of the electrolytes necessary for hydration, blood volume, heart rhythm, brain function, and the functioning of our nerves and muscles. It becomes a problem only if we consume too much, and unfortunately, nearly all of us do.

Do you reach for the salt shaker without thinking; dine at fast-food restaurants on a regular basis; partake in snack foods, canned foods or frozen foods? If so, salt may be a problem for you. Is salt really so bad? Sodium is one of the electrolytes necessary for hydration, blood volume, heart rhyth...