Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide rates have risen sharply over the last 20 years, increasing 33 percent from 1999 to 2019, when, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Birthday parties have been postponed, classrooms have been moved to living rooms, and graduation ceremonies are being held virtually. Everyone knows these social distancing measures are for the greater good, and it’s important...

Have questions about weight loss surgery? Neil Ghushe, MD, medical director for the Brigham and Women's Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital, has answers.

Interim President & CEO Rose DiPietro shares what South Shore Health is doing to prepare as the COVID-19 surge approaches.

The symptoms of early pregnancy can be very similar to what women experience before or during their period. A midwife explains what's normal, and when to call a provider with your concerns.

With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.

Reverend Barbara Dingwall Mills set the ambitious goal for herself at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she's nearly reached it.

​​​​​​​Dating violence affects millions of teens and young adults each year, and unhealthy relationships can cause problems that linger long after a relationship ends.