Getting too little sleep is a big problem in the U.S. According to the CDC, one third of adults report they get less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each day, and insufficient sleep has been tied to several chronic health conditions — including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.

Each year during National Nurses Week, we pause to celebrate our annual Nursing Awards. Check out the 2020 winners!

John Photos, CRNA is a certified registered nurse anesthetist at South Shore Hospital. In this profile, he discusses the various duties of a CRNA at a modern hospital, why he chose South Shore Hospital, and more.

This holiday season, you may be preparing to host or take part in gatherings with family and friends. Have you thought about the communication needs of the loved ones you’ll be seeing? As a speech-language pathologist, I often watch the communication interactions that happen around this time of the...

South Shore Medical Center does not allow patients who have not received vaccinations to receive care at its facilities. Dr. Jeremy Warhaftig explains why.

What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.

Regularly visiting primary care providers like Khalil Alleyne, MD can help us live longer and feel better. Learn how.

Massachusetts instituted a four-month ban on the sale of both nicotine and THC vaping products. Those accustomed to vaping nicotine may have unknowingly developed a physical dependence.

Many women wonder what’s okay during pregnancy and what is not. Our experts share the behaviors and substances to avoid during pregnancy.