Hantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak
Stay strong at any age with 4 basic exercises
Why testosterone levels drop and when to consider treatment
Don't count on daily aspirin to prevent colon cancer
Night owls' habits linked to worse heart health
After ablation, exercise may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence
What can cause an enlarged heart?
Women's unique risks for heart disease
Chronic kidney disease: A hidden threat to your heart
Navigating your online patient portal: Best practices
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
Cancer
HPV transmission during oral sex a growing cause of mouth and throat cancer
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Gov. Christie’s weight-loss surgery: a good idea for health
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Distracted eating may add to weight gain
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Shared genes link depression, schizophrenia, and three other mental illnesses
Cancer
Alcohol: a heart disease-cancer balancing act
Howard E. LeWine, MD
For early breast cancer, lumpectomy is at least as good as mastectomy
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Hearing loss may be linked to mental decline
Preventive care
Can frequent blood donation cause iron deficiency anemia?
Diseases & Conditions
Diabetes can strike—hard—even when weight is normal
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Doctor’s warning may prompt some to give up driving
Cancer
Study backs mammograms for women 50 to 69
Heart Health
Common painkillers boost risk of repeat heart attack
Exercise and Fitness
Investing in fitness now pays health dividends later
Heart Health
Rosie O’Donnell’s heart attack a lesson for women
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Blood pressure goals may need to change with age
Digestive Health
Can you prevent constipation from iron supplements with added fiber?
Women's Health
Studies question ban on alcohol during pregnancy
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Alcohol abuse linked to weight-loss surgery
Digestive Health
What is a bezoar and how can it affect your health?
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Experts recommend a more personal approach to type 2 diabetes
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Late to bed, early to rise: a recipe for diabetes
Medications and treatments
FDA changes safety information on statin drugs
Digestive Health
What might be causing loose stools?
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Quick injection helps stop epileptic seizures
Hantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak
Stay strong at any age with 4 basic exercises
Why testosterone levels drop and when to consider treatment
Don't count on daily aspirin to prevent colon cancer
Night owls' habits linked to worse heart health
After ablation, exercise may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence
What can cause an enlarged heart?
Women's unique risks for heart disease
Chronic kidney disease: A hidden threat to your heart
Navigating your online patient portal: Best practices
