Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
What is a PSA test and how is it used?
Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions
What could be causing your blurry vision?
Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Robert H. Shmerling is the former clinical chief of the division of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and is a current member of the corresponding faculty in medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a practicing rheumatologist for over 30 years, Dr. Shmerling engaged in a mix of patient care, teaching, and research. His research interests center on diagnostic studies in patients with musculoskeletal symptoms, and rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. He has published research regarding infectious arthritis, medical ethics, and diagnostic test performance in rheumatic disease. Having retired from patient care in 2019, Dr. Shmerling now works as a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing.
Twitter: @RobShmerling
Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
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Why it’s so hard to lose excess weight and keep it off: The Biggest Losers’ experience
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Dr. Google: The top 10 health searches in 2017
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Vaccinations: More than just kid stuff
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Is "man flu" really a thing?
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Ask Dr. Rob about vitamin B12 deficiency
Staying Healthy
The Couric-Jolie effect: When celebrities share their medical experiences
Diseases & Conditions
Ask Dr. Rob about piriformis syndrome
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Ask Dr. Rob about OCD
Mind & Mood
Ask Dr. Rob about eating disorders
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Coconut oil: heart-healthy or just hype?
Staying Healthy
Why does hair turn gray?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
What’s up with hiccups?
Mind & Mood
Right brain/left brain, right?
Heart Health
How’s your heart rate and why it matters?
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Here’s something completely different for low back pain
Pain
Here's something completely different for low back pain
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Why coffee might ease your pain (especially if you’re a sleepy mouse)
Staying Healthy
3 reasons to leave earwax alone
Nutrition
Diet not working? Maybe its not your type
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
What is a PSA test and how is it used?
Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions
What could be causing your blurry vision?
Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes
