Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
Hearing aids: Types, costs, over-the-counter options, and AirPods
Meditation techniques: How to meditate for stress, sleep, and focus
Anti-inflammatory diet: Foods that help reduce chronic inflammation
Legumes: Are they good for your heart?
Treating peripheral artery disease: When might you need a procedure?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Robert H. Shmerling is the former clinical chief of the division of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and is a current member of the corresponding faculty in medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a practicing rheumatologist for over 30 years, Dr. Shmerling engaged in a mix of patient care, teaching, and research. His research interests center on diagnostic studies in patients with musculoskeletal symptoms, and rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. He has published research regarding infectious arthritis, medical ethics, and diagnostic test performance in rheumatic disease. Having retired from patient care in 2019, Dr. Shmerling now works as a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing.
Twitter: @RobShmerling
Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Diet and nutrition
The turkey coma — fact or fiction?
Cancer
Tattoos, moles, and melanoma
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Cataract removal linked to fewer hip fractures
Respiratory health
Does pectus excavatum increase my risk of lung or heart problems in midlife?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Older women may need fewer bone tests
Immune and infectious diseases
Is it necessary to reduce a fever with ice packs or cold baths?
Bones and joints
Do carbonated drinks weaken bones or worsen osteoporosis?
Skin and hair health
Can insufficient protein intake cause hair loss?
Diabetes and metabolic health
What does it mean if I have a high level of iron in my blood?
Medications and treatments
What are the long-term risks of taking the biologic treatment Humira?
Dental Health
Could frequent, painful canker sores be a sign of Behçet's disease?
Bones and joints
What can I do to ease the pain of costochondritis?
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
Hearing aids: Types, costs, over-the-counter options, and AirPods
Meditation techniques: How to meditate for stress, sleep, and focus
Anti-inflammatory diet: Foods that help reduce chronic inflammation
Legumes: Are they good for your heart?
Treating peripheral artery disease: When might you need a procedure?
