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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.
Posts by Howard E. LeWine, MD

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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

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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

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Millions of adults skip medications due to their high cost

Exercise & Fitness
Some exercise beats none; more is better

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People with type 1 diabetes are living longer

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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

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Expert panel says healthy women don’t need yearly pelvic exam

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“Bionic pancreas” could help people with type 1 diabetes control blood sugar

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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

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Heavy drinking in middle age linked to memory loss in men

Exercise & Fitness
94-year-old Master track star an inspiration to all

Heart Health
New guidelines published for managing high blood pressure

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Two-thirds of seniors need help doing one or more daily activities

Heart Health
Heart attack chest pain is similar in women and men
Recent Blog Articles

When should you hire in-home help or health aides?

Small pets are delightful, but some carry dangerous bacteria

Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today

Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why

Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?

Holiday arguments brewing? Here's how to defuse them

What does a birth doula do?

Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?

21 spices for healthy holiday foods

What to do when driving skills decline