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Healthy Happy Life Podcast With Dr. Frita

Healthy Happy Life Podcast With Dr. Frita
Author: Dr. Frita McRae Fisher
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We all know that our health plays a pivotal role in our overall quality of life. But learning to prevent and manage diseases and conditions can be difficult.Dr. Frita Fisher is a medical doctor who has been triple-board certified.Join Dr. Frita every week as she shares her vast knowledge as a medical doctor, along with interviews with other medical experts in the field, that will help you stay on top of your health and keep you abreast of the latest trends in medicine.You'll learn what you can do to prevent, manage and even overcome chronic conditions. You will also get helpful tidbits that you can implement right away to start living your healthiest, happiest life.If you are looking for real medical information and health education in an easy-to-understand, fun, and relatable format, you're in the right place. Welcome to the Healthy Happy Life Podcast with Dr. Frita!Tune in, subscribe, and listen to episodes on topics including women’s health and men’s health, a variety of health & wellness topics in the news, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight loss, kidney disease, COVID-19, mental health and so much more!
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Six former Surgeons General are sounding the alarm about RFK Jr. while Dolly Parton jokes about her "100,000-mile checkup." Meanwhile, Deion Sanders recovers from blood clot surgery, and Matthew Knowles shares cancer insights that could change your family's health story. We'll tell you why America's top doctors are coming together in a rare public warning about our Health Secretary's actions. We’re also going to bust dangerous blood clot myths, show you how to create a family health tree that...
Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams' Crohn’s disease battle, Madonna’s bacterial infection ICU experience, and Breast Cancer myths lead our next Medical Mondays live. We’ll run Myth vs. Fact to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💝. We’ll unpack Madonna’s ICU scare with a simple sepsis plan of defense. We’ll also translate Tyler James Williams’s Crohn’s story into plain talk: what a flare does inside the gut and when to call your doctor. Expect a quick Beyoncé moment, too. This pod...
Tylenol, Acetaminophen and autism, the FDA’s new label language, political pressure in medicine, leucovorin “miracle” claims, newborn hepatitis B shots, and Louisiana’s worst whooping cough surge in 35 years. What’s real and what’s rumor? We would like to thank our special guests today. Please be sure to follow them on social media: Dr. Ju - Julianne Adams Birt, MD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudelivers/ Website: drjudelivers.com Dr. DS - Cicely Dowdell-Smith, MD Instagram: ...
Picture this: your Apple Watch buzzes and suddenly you’re faced with a warning about high blood pressure. Would you trust it? Next Medical Monday at noon EST, we’ll unpack what these new alerts actually mean for your health, especially when so many people walk around not knowing their blood pressure numbers are sky-high. We’ll talk about how tech is changing the game, and why that little wrist vibration isn’t the whole story. We’re also shining a light on Dolly Parton’s recent kidney stone sc...
Did you know colon cancer rates in adults under 50 have more than doubled since the 1990s? We’re covering some of the most talked-about medical headlines and celebrity health news, including: 5 years since his passing, Chadwick Boseman’s private battle with colon cancer changed public conversations forever. We’ll tackle myths vs. facts about screening guidelines and diet, and reflect on Dominique Thorne’s moving memories from “Black Panther.” How did Boseman’s story impact your own health dec...
Florida just flipped the script on childhood vaccine laws, Montell Jordan is facing prostate cancer for a second time, Gordon Ramsay is sounding off about skin cancer, the EU says “no more” to a popular gel nail ingredient, and Lil Jon is flexing his muscles at age 53. We’ll get real about what Florida’s vaccine shakeup means for your family and why herd immunity isn’t just medical jargon, it’s protection that matters for all of us. We’ll also talk about Montell Jordan’s health journey and ho...
What if Donald Trump’s online health rumors was more than just a headline? This Monday, we’re putting Trump’s health rumors under the microscope. Those viral images of bruised hands and swollen ankles have everyone talking. We’ll walk you through the real medical explanations: aspirin, chronic venous insufficiency, and more! Plus, I'll share insights from my recent @TheDonLemonShow appearance. Next up: RFK Jr's CDC shake-up. A sudden wave of resignations has left America’s top public health ...
Tamar Braxton wakes up in a pool of blood, missing memories, broken teeth, and a fractured nose. What on earth happened? We’re getting right into the heart of this headline. Let’s break down the real possibilities together: sudden health crisis or something more sinister? We’ll also talk about Judge Frank Caprio, the “nicest judge in the world,” and his fight with pancreatic cancer. There are lessons here for all of us about warning signs and risks. Jason Momoa’s surfing accident made him qui...
What’s really going on with Wendy Williams’ health? We’re cutting through the noise to separate fact from fiction about her frontotemporal dementia and aphasia diagnosis. We'll discuss what these conditions truly are and what her medical exams could mean for her future. We're also discussing the tough questions about Gladys Knight. When does a family disagreement become elder abuse? We'll break down the medical definitions so you can spot the warning signs. Then, we’ll talk about Ceaser Emanu...
This week, we're getting into the real-life consequences, including Christina Applegate’s ER visit for a kidney infection, an influencer's spinal fracture from the Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge, and what a 'compression fracture' truly means for your body. We'll also get into the painful reality of gout, sparked by Anthony Anderson's recent "King's Disease" attack, and explain what’s really going on inside a swollen joint. On a more serious note, we'll discuss the heartbreaking news about Kel...
What could a tiny tick bite possibly have in common with a Super Bowl champion’s bladder? This week, we’re getting into the hidden health battles of the rich and famous, starting with Justin Timberlake’s debilitating struggle with Lyme disease and what it means for the thousands who suffer in silence. We're going to bust some serious myths about Deion Sanders’ health and his incredible fight with bladder cancer, which was found by accident. We’ll also discuss how John Legend and Chrissy Teige...
What if the next headline you read could save a life? This week, we’re taking a closer look at the heartbreaking loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor so many of us grew up watching. His tragic drowning has put rip current dangers back in the spotlight. Why talking openly about these tragedies isn’t just respectful, it’s essential. Then, we’ll turn to the world of pro wrestling and the official reports on Hulk Hogan’s death at 71. Plus, we’ll have a candid conversation and revisit chef Anne ...
Today, we’re talking about President Trump's health. After being seen with swollen legs, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). We'll explain what this common condition is, what causes it, and what you need to know. We're also tackling other major celebrity health news, including the intense online debate over Serena Williams' gym selfies, Taylor Swift’s dad’s quintuple heart bypass surgery, and Lupita Nyong’o's ongoing battle with uterine fibroids. Plus, we'll share the cr...
When a 23-year-old like NeNe Leakes' son faces stroke and heart failure, we must ask: Why are these "older adult" conditions striking our young? This Monday at Noon EST, we're diving deep into three important medical stories, from Brentt Leakes' fight for life to Venus Williams' battle with debilitating fibroids, and the groundbreaking type 1 diabetes Barbie Doll that's changing how we talk about diabetes in children. These stories aren't just headlines - they're opportunities to better under...
How far can a body really go without sleep? After the P. Diddy verdict and trial, we have to talk about what happens when someone is pushed to the edge - five days awake, no breaks, and the fallout that follows. We’ll break down what’s fact, what’s fiction, and why missing sleep is more than just feeling tired. Join us LIVE on Monday, July 7th at noon (EST) for Celebrity Health Headlines with Dr. Frita! Next, let’s get real about weight loss in the spotlight. Lizzo and Khloé Kardashian have b...
Did you know that prolonged intimate encounters can actually make your body “hit a wall”? This Monday at noon EST, we’re breaking down the Diddy trial’s shocking closing testimony - chronic UTIs, mouth sores, and how trauma can wear down your immune system. Ignoring pain isn’t just uncomfortable; it can lead to REAL medical emergencies. We’ll explain what “hitting a wall” means for your health and why it matters. We’re also talking about Brad Pitt’s experience with “high-functioning” alcoholi...
How can one moment change everything? This week on Medical Mondays, we're tackling the health stories behind the headlines including: Chef Anne Burrell’s cause of death (cardiac arrest vs heart attack) R. Kelly - was it an overdose or blood clot complications? Also in P. Diddy trial update news, the trial took an unexpected turn when a juror’s vertigo stopped everything, so let’s break it down! And we’ll talk about Eric Dane’s ALS diagnosis (we'll explain what this disease does), and the incr...
Breast cancer doesn’t play fair, especially for Black women, and it’s time we talk about why. In this episode of the Health Happy Life Podcast, I’m sharing the real stories and facts behind the numbers, inspired by Ananda Lewis’s powerful journey. We’ll get honest about the barriers to early detection, the importance of mammograms, and what we can all do to help close the gap in care. I’m also breaking down the latest from the Diddy trial, shining a light on some of the warning signs of addic...
Real Housewives of Atlanta fans, this one’s for you - Former RHOA star, Dwight Eubanks, has shared some shocking news about his battle with prostate cancer, and we’re breaking it all down this week on Medical Mondays. We’ll talk about the myths, the facts, and what every man (and the people who care about them) needs to know about early detection. But that’s not all. Abby Lee Miller from Dance Moms is making headlines again with claims that medical negligence left a catheter in her abdomen fo...
You're catching this Health Happy Life podcast replay at the perfect time, especially with everything swirling around the Diddy trial right now. I spent this past Monday breaking down the medical reality behind what we're seeing unfold in those courtroom testimonies, and honestly? The connections between PTSD and domestic violence run deeper than most people realize. Since June marks PTSD Awareness Month, we couldn't ignore how this high-profile case spotlights trauma's ripple effects. But he...