Peptides: What they are, potential benefits, and safety concerns
Atherosclerosis: Can AI help your doctor detect it?
Beef tallow, seed oils, and full-fat dairy: Are any of them heart-healthy?
Cardiac amyloidosis: Better detection and new treatments
Lose more weight and protect your heart by pairing exercise with eating fewer calories
American Cancer Society expands testing recommendations for colorectal cancer screening
Heart risks from cannabis remain hazy but warrant caution
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?
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?
Diseases & Conditions
What causes my ankles to swell?
Healthy aging and longevity
Why do I bruise so easily?
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?
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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
What is cardiac rehab and what does it involve?
Heart Health
Which number in a blood pressure reading is more important?
Brain health
Is occasional forgetfulness a normal part of aging?
Digestive Health
What's the best way to manage occasional heartburn?
Diabetes and metabolic health
Could certain symptoms indicate low blood sugar in someone with type 2 diabetes?
Pain
What is the connection between depression and migraine headaches?
Respiratory health
How might a COPD exacerbation affect my father's prognosis?
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?
Immune and infectious diseases
Can I safely get the flu shot if I am breastfeeding?
Peptides: What they are, potential benefits, and safety concerns
Atherosclerosis: Can AI help your doctor detect it?
Beef tallow, seed oils, and full-fat dairy: Are any of them heart-healthy?
Cardiac amyloidosis: Better detection and new treatments
Lose more weight and protect your heart by pairing exercise with eating fewer calories
American Cancer Society expands testing recommendations for colorectal cancer screening
Heart risks from cannabis remain hazy but warrant caution
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?