The HPV vaccine is important to your child’s future health, but fewer than half of all kids receive it. Learn why you should discuss it with your pediatrician.

When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.

If you're considering weight loss surgery, there are five key things you should for when choosing a program to ensure long-term success.

A neurosurgeon with South Shore NeuroSpine shares five symptoms that may indicate a brain tumor in light of TV star Maria Menounos's diagnosis and treatment.

Overdoses are a tragic but common occurrence. Here are some dos and don’ts for untrained bystanders who suspect someone may be experiencing an overdose.

Certified diabetes educators and nutritionists can teach lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage disease.

Planning to breastfeed? South Shore Health's lactation consultants share the ten must-have items expectant mothers should add to their registries.

Does all the conflicting information about sunscreen have you considering keeping the kids inside? South Shore Medical Center offers some advice for parents.

If you are expecting multiples, here are five questions you should discuss with your doctor:

When a celebrity’s death brings attention to behavioral health, we all suddenly discuss the all too often hushed topic of mental illness. Two mental health experts share how we can shatter the stigma.