High-dose flu shot may lower risk of Alzheimer's
Do gallstones always need treatment?
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Is MRI contrast dye safe?
Are those body aches a sign of gallstones?
Staying active throughout middle age may lower women's risk of dying early
Hantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak
Stay strong at any age with 4 basic exercises
Don't count on daily aspirin to prevent colon cancer
After ablation, exercise may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence
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
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Drip bar: Should you get an IV on demand?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Alcohol and your health: Is none better than a little?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Health benefits of walnuts
Healthy aging and longevity
Sorting out the health effects of alcohol
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Top searches on health topics? It may depend on where you live
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Health benefits of coffee and a proposed warning label
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
How long will my hip or knee replacement last?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Autoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Rethinking the screening mammogram
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Dogs and health: A lower risk for heart disease-related death?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Fertility and diet: Is there a connection?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Could medications contribute to dementia?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Knuckle cracking: Annoying and harmful, or just annoying?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Chondroitin and melanoma: How worried should you be?
Exercise and Fitness
Aerobic exercise or tai chi for fibromyalgia — which is better?
Healthy aging and longevity
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss: Does it really work?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Cryotherapy: Can it stop your pain cold?
Diseases & Conditions
Whooping cough
Staying Healthy
Treatments for post-nasal drip
Diseases & Conditions
Gum disease and the connection to heart disease
Healthy aging and longevity
Is it ok to use medications past their expiration dates?
Healthy aging and longevity
Understanding the results of your colonoscopy
Immune and infectious diseases
Celebrities get shingles, too
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Are you taking too much anti-inflammatory medication?
High-dose flu shot may lower risk of Alzheimer's
Do gallstones always need treatment?
Healthier plant-based diet tied to lower risk of dementia
Is MRI contrast dye safe?
Are those body aches a sign of gallstones?
Staying active throughout middle age may lower women's risk of dying early
Hantavirus explained: What to know after the cruise ship outbreak
Stay strong at any age with 4 basic exercises
Don't count on daily aspirin to prevent colon cancer
After ablation, exercise may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence
