Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
A guide to the DASH diet
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
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
Drip bar: Should you get an IV on demand?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Alcohol and your health: Is none better than a little?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Health benefits of walnuts
Healthy aging and longevity
Sorting out the health effects of alcohol
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Top searches on health topics? It may depend on where you live
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Health benefits of coffee and a proposed warning label
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
How long will my hip or knee replacement last?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Autoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Rethinking the screening mammogram
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Dogs and health: A lower risk for heart disease-related death?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Fertility and diet: Is there a connection?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Could medications contribute to dementia?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Knuckle cracking: Annoying and harmful, or just annoying?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Chondroitin and melanoma: How worried should you be?
Exercise and Fitness
Aerobic exercise or tai chi for fibromyalgia — which is better?
Healthy aging and longevity
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: Does it really work?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Cryotherapy: Can it stop your pain cold?
Diseases & Conditions
Whooping cough
Staying Healthy
Treatments for post-nasal drip
Diseases & Conditions
Gum disease and the connection to heart disease
Healthy aging and longevity
Is it ok to use medications past their expiration dates?
Healthy aging and longevity
Understanding the results of your colonoscopy
Immune and infectious diseases
Celebrities get shingles, too
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Are you taking too much anti-inflammatory medication?
Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
A guide to the DASH diet
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
