People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
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
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
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
Kidney and urinary health
Why does someone with kidney disease need to be careful about high-potassium foods?
Pain
Do certain foods trigger migraines?
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Too little sleep, and too much, affect memory
Men's Health
What is a healthy weight for a young man?
Kidney and urinary health
What could be causing my dark, smelly urine?
Dental Health
Why do I have a white patch on my tongue?
Preventive care
What are the health risks of aluminum exposure?
Pain
What happens during a brain freeze and is it harmful?
Immune and infectious diseases
Can pernicious anemia be treated with vitamin B12 pills instead of injections?
Digestive Health
Can a healthy, high-fiber diet cause excessive gas?
Dental Health
What could cause my tongue to turn dark brown and fuzzy?
Cancer
What kind of radiation causes thyroid cancer?
Respiratory health
Can you develop adult asthma?
Medications and treatments
Can I replace potassium pills with potassium-rich food if I am taking a diuretic?
Ear, nose, and throat
What could be causing a constant sensation of mucus in my throat?
Heart Health
New guidelines aim to help women prevent stroke
Howard E. LeWine, MD
Heavy drinking in middle age linked to memory loss in men
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
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
