Surgery for a torn meniscus appears to offer no benefit
AI in healthcare: Can a chatbot answer your medical questions?
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
Poison ivy rash: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Taming high blood pressure: How doctors find the right drug mix
Easy ways to add tofu to your diet
The most effective types of exercise to lower blood pressure
Red eyes, dry eyes, and more: Top questions for your eye doctor
Insufficient sleep linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
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
Pain
Is my kidney causing my back pain?
Healthy aging and longevity
Why do I bruise so easily?
Diseases & Conditions
What causes my ankles to swell?
Men's Health
Is male menopause real?
Mind & Mood
What should you tell someone who has Alzheimer's disease?
Heart Health
Cardiac catheterization
Healthy aging and longevity
Does exercising at night affect sleep?
a to z
Leukemia (Overview)
Healthy aging and longevity
Which blood pressure number is important?
Medications and treatments
What are the effects of acetaminophen on the liver?
Sleep
Is there a link between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea?
Heart Health
Which number in a blood pressure reading is more important?
Brain health
Is occasional forgetfulness a normal part of aging?
Diabetes and metabolic health
Could certain symptoms indicate low blood sugar in someone with type 2 diabetes?
Digestive Health
What's the best way to manage occasional heartburn?
Digestive Health
Can fatty liver lead to liver cancer?
Diet and nutrition
Is extra virgin olive oil better for your heart than regular olive oil?
Diabetes and metabolic health
Why do I feel low blood sugar symptoms even when my glucose is in the normal range?
Brain health
Could an unexplained blackout have been a seizure?
Respiratory health
Could sharp rib pains be a sign of an asthma attack?
Medications and treatments
Can steroid asthma inhalers increase blood sugar?
Immune and infectious diseases
Can I safely get the flu shot if I am breastfeeding?
Diet and nutrition
How many grams of fat can I eat each day as part of a healthy diet?
Diet and nutrition
Is it healthier to graze throughout the day or eat three meals?
Surgery for a torn meniscus appears to offer no benefit
AI in healthcare: Can a chatbot answer your medical questions?
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
Poison ivy rash: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Taming high blood pressure: How doctors find the right drug mix
Easy ways to add tofu to your diet
The most effective types of exercise to lower blood pressure
Red eyes, dry eyes, and more: Top questions for your eye doctor
Insufficient sleep linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
