One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

Concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, but you don't need to make drastic changes to help prevent its spread.

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

When is the flu serious enough to visit the ER? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Diseases weighs in.

Five tips to help you get the most out of this important annual appointment with your doctor.

Feeling under the weather? South Shore Medical Center's Dr. Allison Ledoux shares what to consider before taking an antibiotic. Read her tips on our blog!

Tempted to skip your child's well visit? The team at South Shore Medical Center explains why you should keep them on the calendar.

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.

While irritability, tiredness and low energy are common symptoms, there are other tell-tale signs.

Don't get overwhelmed with how to get your kids back on a more structured sleep schedule for back to school.