South Shore Health's Chair of Surgery provides an update on our plans to reschedule surgeries canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For most people, insect stings are painful, but harmless. However, others may have life-threatening allergic reactions after a sting. Learn how to spot an allergic reaction and why you should dial 9-1-1 at the first sign of anaphylaxis.

Each year, nearly one million children are hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Our injury prevention team shares how to prevent TBI and how to recognize the symptoms.

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.

If you’re having occasional trouble with your memory or attention span, you may consider it a normal part of aging. While it’s true that aging often brings some cognitive decline, it’s not something you have to accept as part of growing older.

Baby spinning is an important part of a woman's late pregnancy routine. South Shore Health Certified Nurse Midwife Mary Hogan Donaldson goes behind the science of baby spinning and answers common questions about the practice.

Whether the snow just started falling or it's time to start cleaning up, it's important to take safety precautions in wintry weather!

With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.

Have questions about weight loss surgery? Neil Ghushe, MD, medical director for the Brigham and Women's Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital, has answers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Birthday parties have been postponed, classrooms have been moved to living rooms, and graduation ceremonies are being held virtually. Everyone knows these social distancing measures are for the greater good, and it’s important...