
How � and why � 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 � 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, Ì첩ÌåÓý Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Ì첩ÌåÓý 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 Ì첩ÌåÓý Publishing.
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Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD

Staying Healthy
Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why

Staying Healthy
What to do when driving skills decline

Staying Healthy
A tough question: When should an older driver stop driving?

Staying Healthy
Kidneys, eyes, ears, and more: Why do we have a spare?

Staying Healthy
Wondering what your lymph nodes have done for you lately?

Staying Healthy
Got immunity? Thank your thymus

Staying Healthy
7 organs or glands you may do just fine without

Staying Healthy
Immune boosts or busts? From IV drips and detoxes to superfoods

Diseases & Conditions
Ì첩ÌåÓý Ad Watch: Why are toilets everywhere in this drug ad?

Diseases & Conditions
Leprosy in Florida: How worried should we be?

Staying Healthy
Think fast: How does your face protect you?

Staying Healthy
Stomachs growl, noses run, and yawning is contagious: Ever wonder why?

Exercise & Fitness
Health warnings on exercise equipment: Should you worry?

Diseases & Conditions
Ì첩ÌåÓý Ad Watch: An IV treatment for thyroid eye disease

Staying Healthy
Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel

Diseases & Conditions
The FDA relaxes restrictions on blood donation

Exercise & Fitness
Does running cause arthritis?

Staying Healthy
Is snuff really safer than smoking?

Staying Healthy
Drug recalls are common

Mind & Mood
Can electrical brain stimulation boost attention, memory, and more?

Diseases & Conditions
What happens when a drug goes viral?

Women's Health
Does inflammation contribute to infertility?

Staying Healthy
Rating the drugs in drug ads

Staying Healthy
Screening tests may save lives � so when is it time to stop?

How � and why � 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 � 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