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Howard E. LeWine, MD
Chief Medical Editor, 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.
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Howard E. LeWine, MD
Hidden cancer rarely causes out-of-the-blue clots in the bloodstream
Heart Health
Sweet dreams: eating chocolate prevents heart disease
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Ticks can transmit a new Lyme-like disease
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Can hospice care reduce depression in the bereaved?
Heart Health
Grip strength may provide clues to heart health
Cancer
Switching to a fiber-rich diet may lower colon cancer risk in blacks
Heart Health
Special MRI scan could identify stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Physical therapy as good as surgery and less risky for one type of lower back pain
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Early scans for back pain add cost but offer little benefit for seniors
Howard E. LeWine, MD
This year’s flu vaccine “disappointing” against main flu virus
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Millions of adults skip medications due to their high cost
Exercise & Fitness
Some exercise beats none; more is better
Howard E. LeWine, MD
People with type 1 diabetes are living longer
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Full bladder wakes 2 in 3 women at night
Cancer
Medicare says it will cover lung cancer scans for long-time smokers
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Bad weather isn’t to blame for your aching back
Howard E. LeWine, MD
New strategies help smokers quit when nicotine replacement alone doesn’t work
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Expert panel says healthy women don’t need yearly pelvic exam
Howard E. LeWine, MD
“Bionic pancreas” could help people with type 1 diabetes control blood sugar
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Walking, other exercise helps seniors stay mobile, independent
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Too little sleep, and too much, affect memory
Heart Health
New guidelines aim to help women prevent stroke
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Heavy drinking in middle age linked to memory loss in men
Exercise & Fitness
94-year-old Master track star an inspiration to all
Recent Blog Articles
Helping children make friends: What parents can do
Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery
Mpox is back: What to know and do
How well do you score on brain health?
When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
Protect your skin during heat waves — here's how
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia