Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
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?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
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
Pain
Does CBD help with arthritis pain?
Immune and infectious diseases
What’s it like to be a healthcare worker in a pandemic?
Exercise and Fitness
Lifestyle changes are important even if you take medications
Men's Health
COVID-19: If you’re older and have chronic health problems, read this
Men's Health
OK, boomer: You’re not the only one who needs testing for hepatitis C
Men's Health
Harvard Health Ad Watch: What’s being cleansed in a detox cleanse?
Diet and nutrition
Harvard Health Ad Watch: Are nutritional drinks actually good for you?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Is there any good news about the coronavirus pandemic?
Healthy aging and longevity
Time to redefine normal body temperature?
Men's Health
Can stress really make hair (or fur?) turn gray?
Brain health
Hands or feet asleep? What to do
Dental Health
Good for your teeth, bad for your bones?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Be careful where you get your news about coronavirus
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Is your cell phone dangerous to your health?
Medications and treatments
Are polypills and population-based treatment the next big things?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Harvard Health Ad Watch: When marketing puts your health at risk
Medical Research
Why medical research keeps changing its mind
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
A new look at steroid injections for knee and hip osteoarthritis
Pain
Curcumin for arthritis: Does it really work?
Immune and infectious diseases
HPV and cancer: The underappreciated connection
Healthy Eating
Plant-based diets are best… or are they?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
If you have migraines, put down your coffee and read this
Healthy aging and longevity
Harvard Health Ad Watch: How direct-to-consumer ads hook us
Diseases & Conditions
Can vaping damage your lungs? What we do (and don't) know
Signs of pneumonia: Sometimes vague and unexpected
Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can't — do for your body
The surprising link between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes
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?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
