Swimming in a pool is a great way to beat the heat during the summer months. However, it's important to exercise caution, especially for families with young children.

Preschooler Braden Hussey wanted to show his gratitude for healthcare workers in the area — and his whole school joined him.

Moms-to-be need as much support as they can get throughout pregnancy and childbirth. A midwife offers advice on how mom's partner can help her have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience.

Positioning herself to perfectly execute a winning shot is something Caroline McCarthy does well. Last summer, however, she never could have imagined that a tie-breaking point in a game would land her in South Shore Hospital’s emergency department with a severe wrist fracture. “I was shocked...

Wynn Perlick, DPM recently fulfilled his lifelong professional goal of using his skills as a podiatrist to help those in need. Read more about his mission work in Guatemala.

Are you having a hard time getting motivated to exercise? Consider ditching your sneakers and grabbing your bathing suit. A pool workout may be just what you need to meet your fitness goals. Unlike traditional gravity-based exercise, water can assist, resist, and support body movements, making it a...

After a long New England winter, we're all itching to get back outdoors as spring approaches. With increased daylight and warmer temperatures, springtime on the South Shore is a great time to get back into nature and to increase your activity level through regular exercise. Regular exercise has many...

You spend a lot of time choosing a primary care provider. But once you've made that choice, how do you know you've found the right one?