Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

It’s only a matter of time before children will stay home alone, whether it’s been carefully planned or the result of an unexpected circumstance. An expert explains how you can ensure that your child’s first experience home alone goes well.

Learn more about South Shore Hospital's Water Tots program for infants.

Tips on how to begin an exercise regimen from an exercise physiologist.

Learn about folic acid, a superhero vitamin, and why it's so important for women of childbearing age from a certified nurse-midwife.

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.

The Set the Pace Road Road helps raise funds for cardiac patients, like Dan and Sandi Tobin, on the South Shore. Learn more about their story and the 2018 race.

Aging can affect our ability to drive safely. South Shore Health offers tips on how to start a conversation about driving with your older loved ones.

Rehabilitation therapists can people with injury or chronic disease gain independence and get back to living their day-to-day life.

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.