Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
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
Masks save lives: Here's what you need to know
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Migraine headaches: Could nerve stimulation help?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
It’s still true: Not all the news about COVID-19 is bad
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Stopping osteoarthritis: Could recent heart research provide a clue?
Exercise & Fitness
New guidelines for aches, pains, and strains
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Harvard Health Ad Watch: A feel-good message about a diabetes drug
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Does diet really matter when it comes to adult acne?
COVID-19
Which test is best for COVID-19?
Skin and Hair
Wondering about goosebumps? Of course you are
Staying Healthy
Metabolic syndrome is on the rise: What it is and why it matters
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Daily decisions about risk: What to do when there's no right answer
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
The plight of nursing home residents in a pandemic
Infectious diseases
Driving across the country in a pandemic
Infectious diseases
Bracing for contact tracing
Staying Healthy
When dieting doesn't work
Men's Health
Some healthcare can safely wait (and some can’t)
Cancer
And now for some good news on health
Arthritis
Harvard Health AdWatch: An arthritis ad in 4 parts
Cancer
More sexual partners, more cancer?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
As the pandemic drags on, when can we get back to work?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Knee arthroscopy: Should this common knee surgery be performed less often?
Pain
Does CBD help with arthritis pain?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
What’s it like to be a healthcare worker in a pandemic?
Exercise & Fitness
Lifestyle changes are important even if you take medications
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
