Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff is the Steven P. SimcoxPatrick A. Clifford/James H. Higby Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, senior physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter. He was director of the division of general medicine and primary care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for 15 years, and is the founding editor of Journal Watch, a summary medical information newsletter for physicians published by the Massachusetts Medical Society/New England Journal of Medicine.
Posts by Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
Staying Healthy
Do genes or lifestyle determine your health?
Exercise & Fitness
Why exercise if I'm not losing weight?
Mind & Mood
Should I worry about dementia risk from antihistamines?
Exercise & Fitness
Does exercise offset the risks of sitting?
Staying Healthy
Do the new weight-loss drugs improve your health?
Mind & Mood
Are some cases of Alzheimer's disease caused by infection?
Staying Healthy
Can we measure how rapidly our bodies are aging?
Mind & Mood
Is a reliable blood test for Alzheimer's disease finally here?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I need a flu or COVID vaccine?
Staying Healthy
How is artificial intelligence helping us learn about the body?
Staying Healthy
Should I use a continuous glucose monitor?
Exercise & Fitness
Does exercise protect against COVID-19?
Heart Health
Will drinking alcohol or caffeinated drinks trigger my atrial fibrillation?
Mind & Mood
More evidence suggests multivitamins slow cognitive decline
Staying Healthy
Is U.S. life expectancy getting shorter?
Staying Healthy
Does my daily aspirin therapy dose or pill coating matter?
Diseases & Conditions
Is chronic fatigue syndrome all in your brain?
Diseases & Conditions
Do I still need to keep taking a statin?
Heart Health
Is moderate drinking heart-healthy?
Mind & Mood
Does your gut affect your risk for Alzheimer's disease?
Staying Healthy
When will we see a "one-and-done" flu shot?
Diseases & Conditions
Can we fix Alzheimer's genes?
Diseases & Conditions
How does exercise affect blood pressure?
Staying Healthy
Will a multivitamin help my brain?
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
