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.

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.

Bill Verrier, a South Shore Hospital employee, suffered a heart attack in the hospital cafeteria. Read how his colleagues saved his life in a matter of minutes.

Get nutrition advice from our registered dietitians about how to supplement your workouts with smart eating choices this Spring.

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.

Your weight loss surgery questions, answered by the Medical Director of the South Shore Hospital Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

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

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.

There are many myths about midwives based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. Learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths.

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.