
How is metastatic prostate cancer detected and treated in men over 70?

Could biofeedback help your migraines?

Plantar warts: Options for treating this common foot condition

Cancer survivorship: What comes next after treatment

Nutritional yeast: Does this savory, vegan seasoning pack a nutritional punch?

Salmonella is sneaky: Watch out

Two jobs may lower the odds of dying from Alzheimer's disease � but why?

Mastitis: What to do when your breasts are painfully inflamed

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

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

Exercise & Fitness
Seeking fitspiration on social media?

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

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What to do when driving skills decline

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

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

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Wondering what your lymph nodes have done for you lately?

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Got immunity? Thank your thymus

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7 organs or glands you may do just fine without

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

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

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Think fast: How does your face protect you?

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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

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Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel

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The FDA relaxes restrictions on blood donation

Exercise & Fitness
Does running cause arthritis?

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Is snuff really safer than smoking?

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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?

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Rating the drugs in drug ads

How is metastatic prostate cancer detected and treated in men over 70?

Could biofeedback help your migraines?

Plantar warts: Options for treating this common foot condition

Cancer survivorship: What comes next after treatment

Nutritional yeast: Does this savory, vegan seasoning pack a nutritional punch?

Salmonella is sneaky: Watch out

Two jobs may lower the odds of dying from Alzheimer's disease � but why?

Mastitis: What to do when your breasts are painfully inflamed

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