How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
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 鈥� 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
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, 天博体育 Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, 天博体育 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 天博体育 Publishing.
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Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Why it鈥檚 so hard to lose excess weight and keep it off: The Biggest Losers鈥� experience
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Knowing when to screen... and when to quit
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Dr. Google: The top 10 health searches in 2017
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Stem-cell transplant: A possible high-risk/high-reward treatment for scleroderma
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Vaccinations: More than just kid stuff
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
10 things you can do for your pet when it鈥檚 cold outside
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
The flu is here 鈥� and so is a new advisory from the CDC
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Is "man flu" really a thing?
Staying Healthy
Ask Dr. Rob about vitamin B12 deficiency
Staying Healthy
The Couric-Jolie effect: When celebrities share their medical experiences
Diseases & Conditions
Ask Dr. Rob about piriformis syndrome
Mind & Mood
Ask Dr. Rob about OCD
Mind & Mood
Ask Dr. Rob about eating disorders
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Coconut oil: heart-healthy or just hype?
Staying Healthy
Why does hair turn gray?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
What鈥檚 up with hiccups?
Mind & Mood
Right brain/left brain, right?
Heart Health
How鈥檚 your heart rate and why it matters?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Here鈥檚 something completely different for low back pain
Pain
Here's something completely different for low back pain
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Why coffee might ease your pain (especially if you鈥檙e a sleepy mouse)
Staying Healthy
3 reasons to leave earwax alone
Nutrition
Diet not working? Maybe its not your type
Cancer
The problem with tanning (and the myth of the base tan)
How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
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 鈥� 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
