Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
What factors speed up aging?
New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
The problem with "classic" Lyme disease symptoms
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Is MRI contrast dye safe?
Are those body aches a sign of gallstones?
Staying active throughout middle age may lower women's risk of dying early
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
Diet and nutrition
How can I turn my favorite muffins into a healthier treat?
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Millions of adults skip medications due to their high cost
Exercise and 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
Eye Health
Can certain foods lower the risk of developing macular degeneration?
Digestive Health
What is gastroparesis and how can it be managed?
Diet and nutrition
Is poultry a good source of protein?
Immune and infectious diseases
Does a lingering cough mean I still have an infection?
Cancer
Medicare says it will cover lung cancer scans for long-time smokers
Diet and nutrition
What are some tips for eating healthier when we eat out?
Ear, nose, and throat
Is losing sense of smell a normal part of aging?
Diet and nutrition
How much protein can your body use at one time for building muscle?
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
Respiratory health
What could be causing my persistent cough?
Digestive Health
Do I really need to avoid nuts, seeds, and popcorn if I have diverticulitis?
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
Pain
Do certain foods trigger migraines?
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Too little sleep, and too much, affect memory
Kidney and urinary health
What could be causing my dark, smelly urine?
Pain
What happens during a brain freeze and is it harmful?
Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
What factors speed up aging?
New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
The problem with "classic" Lyme disease symptoms
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Is MRI contrast dye safe?
Are those body aches a sign of gallstones?
Staying active throughout middle age may lower women's risk of dying early
