Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
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
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?
Heart Health
How can I build up my blood hemoglobin level?
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?
Dental Health
Why do I have bad breath in the morning?
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
Dental Health
What causes a sensitive tongue?
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?
Dental Health
What could be causing an extremely salty taste in my mouth?
Diet and nutrition
How much protein can your body use at one time for building muscle?
Medications and treatments
Do I need to take a potassium supplement if I am on a diuretic?
Ear, nose, and throat
What can I do to stop postnasal drip?
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?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
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
