<![CDATA[天博体育 Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD Feed]]> /img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg 173 144 <![CDATA[天博体育 Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD Feed]]> en-US Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Measles is making a comeback: Can we stop it?]]> /blog/measles-is-making-a-comeback-can-we-stop-it-202503063091 /blog/measles-is-making-a-comeback-can-we-stop-it-202503063091 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Child & Teen Health Parenting Infectious diseases Vaccinations <![CDATA[Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies]]> /blog/alcohol-and-your-health-risks-benefits-and-controversies-202501273088 /blog/alcohol-and-your-health-risks-benefits-and-controversies-202501273088 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Alcohol Safety/Injuries <![CDATA[Medication side effects: What are your options?]]> /blog/medication-side-effects-what-are-your-options-202411203082 /blog/medication-side-effects-what-are-your-options-202411203082 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:30:00 -0500 Diseases & Conditions Medications <![CDATA[Ever hear of tonsil stones?]]> /blog/ever-hear-of-tonsil-stones-202410213077 /blog/ever-hear-of-tonsil-stones-202410213077 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Throat Cold & Flu <![CDATA[天博体育 Ad Watch: Got side effects? There's a medicine for that]]> /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-got-side-effects-theres-a-medicine-for-that-202410113075 /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-got-side-effects-theres-a-medicine-for-that-202410113075 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:30:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Medications <![CDATA[Is the portfolio diet the best diet ever?]]> /blog/is-the-portfolio-diet-the-best-diet-ever-202409233072 /blog/is-the-portfolio-diet-the-best-diet-ever-202409233072 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Nutrition Healthy Eating Heart Health <![CDATA[The popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters is soaring, but are they safe?]]> /blog/the-popularity-of-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-is-soaring-but-are-they-safe-202409093069 /blog/the-popularity-of-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-is-soaring-but-are-they-safe-202409093069 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Safety/Injuries Brain and Cognitive Health Staying Healthy <![CDATA[Mpox is back: What to know and do]]> /blog/mpox-is-back-what-to-know-and-do-202409033067 /blog/mpox-is-back-what-to-know-and-do-202409033067 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Skin and Hair Infectious diseases Staying Healthy <![CDATA[Are you getting health care you don't need?]]> /blog/are-you-getting-health-care-you-dont-need-202408053064 /blog/are-you-getting-health-care-you-dont-need-202408053064 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Medical Tests & Procedures Medications Vitamins & Supplements <![CDATA[Do tattoos cause lymphoma?]]> /blog/do-tattoos-cause-lymphoma-202407193059 /blog/do-tattoos-cause-lymphoma-202407193059 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Skin and Hair Cancer Cancer <![CDATA[Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should]]> /blog/ever-read-your-medical-record-heres-why-you-should-202407083056 /blog/ever-read-your-medical-record-heres-why-you-should-202407083056 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Healthcare Healthcare Disparities <![CDATA[Health care should improve your health, right?]]> /blog/health-care-should-improve-your-health-right-202406203050 /blog/health-care-should-improve-your-health-right-202406203050 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Medications Medical Tests & Procedures Healthcare <![CDATA[The cicadas are here: How's your appetite?]]> /blog/the-cicadas-are-here-hows-your-appetite-202406143048 /blog/the-cicadas-are-here-hows-your-appetite-202406143048 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:30:00 -0400 Nutrition Healthy Eating Allergies <![CDATA[Is there a good side to drug side effects?]]> /blog/is-there-a-good-side-to-drug-side-effects-202405313045 /blog/is-there-a-good-side-to-drug-side-effects-202405313045 Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Medications Women's Health Men's Health <![CDATA[A bird flu primer: What to know and do]]> /blog/a-bird-flu-primer-what-to-know-and-do-202405083039 /blog/a-bird-flu-primer-what-to-know-and-do-202405083039 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Infectious diseases Cold & Flu Staying Healthy <![CDATA[天博体育 Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline]]> /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-new-drug-old-song-clever-tagline-202404153033 /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-new-drug-old-song-clever-tagline-202404153033 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Women's Health Medications <![CDATA[Your amazing parathyroid glands]]> /blog/your-amazing-parathyroid-glands-202404033031 /blog/your-amazing-parathyroid-glands-202404033031 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Staying Healthy <![CDATA[Can AI answer medical questions better than your doctor?]]> /blog/can-ai-answer-medical-questions-better-than-your-doctor-202403273028 /blog/can-ai-answer-medical-questions-better-than-your-doctor-202403273028 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Healthcare <![CDATA[How well do you worry about your health?]]> /blog/how-well-do-you-worry-about-your-health-202403203027 /blog/how-well-do-you-worry-about-your-health-202403203027 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Anxiety Diseases & Conditions <![CDATA[Does drinking water before meals really help you lose weight?]]> /blog/does-drinking-water-before-meals-really-help-you-lose-weight-202402203018 /blog/does-drinking-water-before-meals-really-help-you-lose-weight-202402203018 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:30:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Medical Research Diet & Weight Loss <![CDATA[Why do your prescription drugs cost so much?]]> /blog/why-do-your-prescription-drugs-cost-so-much-202401183007 /blog/why-do-your-prescription-drugs-cost-so-much-202401183007 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:30:00 -0500 Diseases & Conditions Medications Health policy <![CDATA[Seeking fitspiration on social media?]]> /blog/seeking-fitspiration-on-social-media-202401033004 /blog/seeking-fitspiration-on-social-media-202401033004 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:30:00 -0500 Exercise & Fitness Exercise & Fitness Physical Activity Staying Healthy <![CDATA[Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why]]> /blog/veins-are-a-key-player-in-the-body-heres-why-202311292997 /blog/veins-are-a-key-player-in-the-body-heres-why-202311292997 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Heart Health Skin and Hair Lung Health <![CDATA[What to do when driving skills decline]]> /blog/what-to-do-when-driving-skills-decline-202311152991 /blog/what-to-do-when-driving-skills-decline-202311152991 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:30:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Relationships & Connections Independent Living <![CDATA[A tough question: When should an older driver stop driving?]]> /blog/a-tough-question-when-should-an-older-driver-stop-driving-202311132992 /blog/a-tough-question-when-should-an-older-driver-stop-driving-202311132992 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:30:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Eye Health Brain and Cognitive Health <![CDATA[Kidneys, eyes, ears, and more: Why do we have a spare?]]> /blog/kidneys-eyes-ears-and-more-why-do-we-have-a-spare-202310202984 /blog/kidneys-eyes-ears-and-more-why-do-we-have-a-spare-202310202984 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Eye Health Kidney Disease & Health Lung Health <![CDATA[Wondering what your lymph nodes have done for you lately?]]> /blog/wondering-what-your-lymph-nodes-have-done-for-you-lately-202310102980 /blog/wondering-what-your-lymph-nodes-have-done-for-you-lately-202310102980 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Immune System Staying Healthy <![CDATA[Got immunity? Thank your thymus]]> /blog/got-immunity-thank-your-thymus-202309252976 /blog/got-immunity-thank-your-thymus-202309252976 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Immune System Staying Healthy <![CDATA[7 organs or glands you may do just fine without]]> /blog/got-expendable-body-parts-202309182974 /blog/got-expendable-body-parts-202309182974 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Surgery Throat Immune System Digestive Health <![CDATA[Immune boosts or busts? From IV drips and detoxes to superfoods]]> /blog/immune-boosts-or-busts-from-iv-drips-and-detoxes-to-superfoods-202309112972 /blog/immune-boosts-or-busts-from-iv-drips-and-detoxes-to-superfoods-202309112972 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Immune System Vitamins & Supplements Nutrition <![CDATA[天博体育 Ad Watch: Why are toilets everywhere in this drug ad?]]> /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-why-are-toilets-everywhere-in-this-drug-ad-202308162965 /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-why-are-toilets-everywhere-in-this-drug-ad-202308162965 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Digestive Health Medications <![CDATA[Leprosy in Florida: How worried should we be?]]> /blog/leprosy-in-florida-how-worried-should-we-be-202308162966 /blog/leprosy-in-florida-how-worried-should-we-be-202308162966 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Immune System Skin and Hair <![CDATA[Think fast: How does your face protect you?]]> /blog/think-fast-how-does-your-face-protect-you-202307312959 /blog/think-fast-how-does-your-face-protect-you-202307312959 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Nose Immune System <![CDATA[Stomachs growl, noses run, and yawning is contagious: Ever wonder why?]]> /blog/stomachs-growl-noses-run-and-yawning-is-contagious-ever-wonder-why-202307192955 /blog/stomachs-growl-noses-run-and-yawning-is-contagious-ever-wonder-why-202307192955 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Men's Health Women's Health Digestive Health <![CDATA[Health warnings on exercise equipment: Should you worry?]]> /blog/health-warnings-on-exercise-equipment-should-you-worry-202306192943 /blog/health-warnings-on-exercise-equipment-should-you-worry-202306192943 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Exercise & Fitness Safety/Injuries Physical Activity <![CDATA[天博体育 Ad Watch: An IV treatment for thyroid eye disease]]> /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-an-iv-treatment-for-thyroid-eye-disease-202306052941 /blog/harvard-health-ad-watch-an-iv-treatment-for-thyroid-eye-disease-202306052941 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions Eye Health Medications <![CDATA[Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel]]> /blog/give-praise-to-the-elbow-a-bending-twisting-marvel-202305242938 /blog/give-praise-to-the-elbow-a-bending-twisting-marvel-202305242938 Wed, 24 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Bone, Joint & Muscle Health <![CDATA[The FDA relaxes restrictions on blood donation]]> /blog/the-fda-relaxes-restrictions-on-blood-donation-202305192936 /blog/the-fda-relaxes-restrictions-on-blood-donation-202305192936 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Diseases & Conditions LGBTQ+ Health policy Infectious diseases <![CDATA[Does running cause arthritis?]]> /blog/does-running-cause-arthritis-202304262930 /blog/does-running-cause-arthritis-202304262930 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Exercise & Fitness Arthritis Hips Knees <![CDATA[Is snuff really safer than smoking?]]> /blog/is-snuff-really-safer-than-smoking-202304172913 /blog/is-snuff-really-safer-than-smoking-202304172913 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Dental Health Cancer Lung Health <![CDATA[Drug recalls are common]]> /blog/drug-recalls-are-common-202303292907 /blog/drug-recalls-are-common-202303292907 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -0400 Staying Healthy Medications <![CDATA[Can electrical brain stimulation boost attention, memory, and more?]]> /blog/can-electrical-brain-stimulation-boost-attention-memory-and-more-202303032898 /blog/can-electrical-brain-stimulation-boost-attention-memory-and-more-202303032898 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:30:00 -0500 Mind & Mood Memory <![CDATA[What happens when a drug goes viral?]]> /blog/what-happens-when-a-drug-goes-viral-202302212892 /blog/what-happens-when-a-drug-goes-viral-202302212892 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -0500 Diseases & Conditions Diabetes Healthcare Disparities Medications <![CDATA[Does inflammation contribute to infertility?]]> /blog/does-inflammation-contribute-to-infertility-202302102888 /blog/does-inflammation-contribute-to-infertility-202302102888 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Women's Health Inflammation Men's Health <![CDATA[Rating the drugs in drug ads]]> /blog/rating-the-drugs-in-drug-ads-202301312883 /blog/rating-the-drugs-in-drug-ads-202301312883 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Medications <![CDATA[Screening tests may save lives — so when is it time to stop?]]> /blog/screening-tests-may-save-lives-so-when-is-it-time-to-stop-202301232879 /blog/screening-tests-may-save-lives-so-when-is-it-time-to-stop-202301232879 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500 Staying Healthy <![CDATA[Motorcycle rallies and organ donation: A curious connection]]> /blog/motorcycle-rallies-and-organ-donation-a-curious-connection-202301042870 /blog/motorcycle-rallies-and-organ-donation-a-curious-connection-202301042870 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Medical Research Safety/Injuries <![CDATA[Aspirin and bone health: Is there a connection?]]> /blog/aspirin-and-bone-health-is-there-a-connection-202212132864 /blog/aspirin-and-bone-health-is-there-a-connection-202212132864 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500 Staying Healthy Medications <![CDATA[Genes protective during the Black Death may now be increasing autoimmune disorders]]> /blog/genes-protective-during-the-black-death-may-now-be-increasing-autoimmune-disorders-202212012859 /blog/genes-protective-during-the-black-death-may-now-be-increasing-autoimmune-disorders-202212012859 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500 Diseases & Conditions Autoimmune diseases COVID-19 <![CDATA[When replenishing fluids, does milk beat water?]]> /blog/when-replenishing-fluids-does-milk-beat-water-202211142849 /blog/when-replenishing-fluids-does-milk-beat-water-202211142849 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -0500 Nutrition Staying Healthy