Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

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

Signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can vary from person to person, but there are some key early warning signs.

Don't miss out on summer barbecues because they spoil your diet. These simple substitutes will make not-so-healthy cookout food a thing of the past.

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

Learn how South Shore Health got Norwell resident Dan Durica on his feet in time for a long-awaited trip to Ireland.

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

Learn if you're at risk for developing skin cancer. Though vigilance in skin protection can't guarantee cancer prevention, it can help reduce your risk.

If chronic hip or knee pain is making you miserable, it may be time for a hip or knee replacement.

If you see this sign, it means Violet is at work. Learn more about this important part of South Shore Hospital's environmental services team.