Naturally gluten-free foods
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Estrogen-only hormone therapy tied to lower dementia risk
Should you have a hysterectomy?
Stair climbing may significantly lower cardiovascular risks
Why do I sweat so much?
Walking pneumonia: The "mild" illness that can still pack a punch
What causes knee pain: How doctors make a diagnosis
Where you carry excess weight matters in predicting heart disease risk
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
Howard E. LeWine, MD
This year’s flu vaccine “disappointing” against main flu virus
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
Diet and nutrition
Are whole grains that important?
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?
ask the doctor
Are artificial sweeteners a good sugar alternative?
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?
Sleep
Can alcohol before bed help you sleep?
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
Naturally gluten-free foods
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Estrogen-only hormone therapy tied to lower dementia risk
Should you have a hysterectomy?
Stair climbing may significantly lower cardiovascular risks
Why do I sweat so much?
Walking pneumonia: The "mild" illness that can still pack a punch
What causes knee pain: How doctors make a diagnosis
Where you carry excess weight matters in predicting heart disease risk
