Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

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.

While it can be difficult to avoid indulging in all of the sweet treats and delicious food that seem to be everywhere this time of year, it's important to approach any holiday meal with moderation in mind.

Motorcycle accidents continue to be a leading preventable cause of traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 5,014 motorcycle fatalities in 2019. Motorcycle riders are five times more likely to be injured than persons...

Summer on the South Shore means plenty of swimming, whether it’s in pools, lakes, or the ocean. Swimming is a great way to cool off on a hot day and to get a little exercise, all while being outside and enjoying the best weather of the year. For many South Shore parents, however, a day in the water...

For many young children, a trip to the local playground is the highlight of their days! Playgrounds are filled with fun and offer children a great way to socialize with peers - but playgrounds have their fair share of injury hazards as well.

South Shore Health recently joined the Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative to initiate more, better, and earlier conversations with seriously ill patients. See how we're rolling out the program at South Shore Medical Center in Norwell.

Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.

Have concerns about the Oxford vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, shares why Americans shouldn't dismiss the AstraZeneca vaccine just yet.