Patrick J. Skerrett
Former Executive Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Pat Skerrett is the editor of STAT's First Opinion and host of the First Opinion podcast. He is the former editor of the Harvard Health Blog and former Executive Editor of Harvard Health Publishing. Before that, he was editor of the Harvard Heart Letter for 10 years. He is the coauthor of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Guide to Healthy Eating; The Fertility Diet; and several other books on health and science. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Popular Science magazine, Science magazine, The Boston Globe, and elsewhere. He earned a BA in biology from Northwestern University and an MA in biology from Washington University in St. Louis.
Posts by Patrick J. Skerrett
Patrick J. Skerrett
Honor a veteran; understand PTSD
Child & Teen Health
Pediatricians should ask teens about drug, alcohol use at every visit
Patrick J. Skerrett
A conversation with Dr. Jerry Avorn about drugs and the drug industry
Patrick J. Skerrett
CDC panel says boys should get HPV vaccine, too
Child & Teen Health
Do chronic diseases have their origins in the womb?
Child & Teen Health
A new view of the teenage brain: adaptation is job 1
Cancer
Cancer can be tough on the heart in more ways than one
Exercise & Fitness
Change: One man’s steady struggle to become healthier
Men's Health
Gaining weight? Beware potatoes—baked, fried, or in chips
Cancer
FDA hopes to apply new sunscreen rules
Patrick J. Skerrett
Taking part in a clinical trial advances knowledge, medical care
Patrick J. Skerrett
Crumbling, confusing Food Pyramid replaced by a Plate
Cancer
Cell phones and brain cancer—tips for reducing even the possibility of risk
Cancer
Cell phones and brain cancer—the evidence doesn’t ring any bells
Heart Health
Study renews caution on painkiller use after heart attack
Patrick J. Skerrett
Gaining awareness about arthritis and its prevention
Heart Health
Does eating less salt lead to heart disease? New JAMA study is more wishful thinking than a diet changer
Patrick J. Skerrett
Get rid of your old drugs this Saturday
Heart Health
From the wrist to the heart: new angioplasty method is safe, effective
Cancer
Visual and audio guides to radiation risk
Heart Health
At Harvard Forum, experts debate how much vitamin D is enough
Heart Health
Understanding heart failure
Heart Health
Oh please, not the “sex causes heart attack” story again
Child & Teen Health
Sudden death in young athletes—can it be prevented?
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Tips to leverage neuroplasticity to maintain cognitive fitness as you age
Can white noise really help you sleep better?
Celiac disease: Exploring four myths
What is prostatitis and how is it treated?
What is Cushing syndrome?
Exercises to relieve joint pain
Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do
Foam roller: Could you benefit from this massage tool?
Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down
