The teenage years are crucial to the development of the body. One of the most important things for teens? A good night's sleep.

Even though the kids have barely made it to summer camp, parents across the South Shore are starting to think about back-to-school preparations. (Sorry, kids.) For parents of young athletes, one task that can sneak up in the midst of summer fun is scheduling sports physicals. Sports physicals screen...

Ready to make your healthy eating habits and exercise routine a priority again? A registered dietitian explains how small changes can make a big impact when fighting the quarantine 15.

Don't let the end of Daylight Saving Time disrupt your health goals. Here's how to keep on track or improve your well-being after we fall back.

Toward the end of pregnancy, the mucus plug may make an appearance. Learn more about the mucus plug and what it means for your pregnancy.

COVID-19 has forced many families to forego annual holiday traditions, which can lead to feelings of sadness and disappointment. As Dr. Green explains, it's important to channel those feelings in the right direction.

We can’t plan for everything, but we can help manage life’s unknowns by talking openly about what matters to us and what we’d want most if we became seriously ill.

When the summer temperatures soar, it's important to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. Learn more about how to identify and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

As we enter the sixth month of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty continues to permeate most aspects of our lives.

A patient in the greater Boston area has been diagnosed with measles. South Shore Health's Todd Ellerin, MD, shares precautions you can take to keep your family safe.