How to treat shoulder impingement
Beyond protein: 6 other nutrients that help prevent muscle loss
Advancements in knee replacement: More precise and personalized
How to cope with bone-on-bone joint pain
Even small changes in physical activity may boost longevity
Will lithium supplements be used to fight Alzheimer's one day?
Low vitamin D may raise risk for respiratory infections
Telltale signs of vaginal infections
Cervical dystonia: A challenging neck condition
How the gut-brain connection influences mood
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
Healthy aging and longevity
An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation
Healthcare Disparities
Blood donations are down — so why restrict blood donors by sexual orientation?
Diseases & Conditions
Should you be tested for inflammation?
Diet and nutrition
Can vitamin D supplements prevent autoimmune disease?
Healthy aging and longevity
Why all the buzz about inflammation - and just how bad is it?
Diseases & Conditions
Harvard Health Ad Watch: A blood thinner winner?
Healthy aging and longevity
Could cataract surgery protect against dementia?
Diseases & Conditions
Does the sex of your surgeon matter? A new study says yes
Diseases & Conditions
Can ALS be caused by traumatic brain injury?
Mind & Mood
Tics and TikTok: Can social media trigger illness?
Pain
If you have knee pain, telehealth may help
Healthy aging and longevity
Are poinsettias, mistletoe, or holly plants dangerous?
Pain
Got back pain? Can virtual reality provide real pain relief?
Diseases & Conditions
Harvard Health Ad Watch: An upbeat ad for a psoriasis treatment
Healthy aging and longevity
Time to stock up on zinc?
Healthy aging and longevity
Careful! Health news headlines can be deceiving
Healthy aging and longevity
Preparing for the holidays? Don't forget rapid tests for COVID-19
Healthy aging and longevity
Can vaping help you quit smoking?
Healthy aging and longevity
Thinking about COVID booster shots? Here's what to know
Healthy aging and longevity
What happened to trusting medical experts?
Diseases & Conditions
Is metformin a wonder drug?
Healthy aging and longevity
Harvard Health Ad Watch: Can a wearable device reduce stress?
Diseases & Conditions
Wondering how much your medical care will cost? New rules could help
Diseases & Conditions
Remember the flu? Yep, it's that time again
How to treat shoulder impingement
Beyond protein: 6 other nutrients that help prevent muscle loss
Advancements in knee replacement: More precise and personalized
How to cope with bone-on-bone joint pain
Even small changes in physical activity may boost longevity
Will lithium supplements be used to fight Alzheimer's one day?
Low vitamin D may raise risk for respiratory infections
Telltale signs of vaginal infections
Cervical dystonia: A challenging neck condition
How the gut-brain connection influences mood
