Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Howard LeWine is a practicing internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Chief Medical Editor at Harvard Health Publishing, and editor in chief of Harvard Men’s Health Watch.
Posts by Howard E. LeWine, MD
Skin and hair health
What causes a red rash on the neck that stings and itches?
Skin and hair health
What causes recurring underarm boils, and how are they treated?
Medications and treatments
Could your heartburn medicine interfere with Plavix?
Heart Health
Do thyroid conditions cause high blood pressure?
Eye Health
Can cigarette smoking make glaucoma worse?
Ear, nose, and throat
What should I do about a growing lump in my upper neck, just under my chin?
Women's Health
Can my birth control pills change the dose of thyroid medication I need?
Heart Health
Could my headaches, racing heart, and fatigue be related to high blood pressure?
Ear, nose, and throat
Why do I keep smelling odors that aren't there?
Women's Health
What should pregnant women know about flu shots?
Kidney and urinary health
Could your diet be contributing to kidney stones?
Diabetes and metabolic health
What might explain persistent sensitivity to cold?
Digestive Health
Why might your GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) level be elevated?
Brain health
Are circles of light a common migraine symptom?
Diet and nutrition
Can ingesting or being exposed to aluminum pose health risks?
Immune and infectious diseases
What does a positive TB skin test mean?
Diet and nutrition
What can cause enlarged red blood cells?
Diabetes and metabolic health
What might be behind muscle pain with high blood sugar??
Ear, nose, and throat
What could a persistent salty taste in the mouth mean?
Pain
Can a pinched spinal nerve cause intense belly and back pain?
Digestive Health
Does a poorly functioning gallbladder without gallstones always need surgery?
Digestive Health
Can diet changes help manage gallstones to avoid gallbladder surgery?
Eye Health
What can cause flashes of light in your vision?
Brain health
Can migraines affect how your brain processes memory?
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
Light exposure at night may raise risk for heart disease
Children of centenarians may stay healthier and live longer too, study finds
A lumbar belt may help ease low back pain
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Rosacea treatments: What works?
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
