Overdoses are a tragic but common occurrence. Here are some dos and don’ts for untrained bystanders who suspect someone may be experiencing an overdose.

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

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.

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.

When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.

Celebrate American Heart Month with this tasty Italian “pasta” recipe, without the pasta.

Learn about folic acid, a superhero vitamin, and why it's so important for women of childbearing age from a certified nurse-midwife.

The face of a young athlete can easily be injured if the proper precautions are not used while participating in sports. Learn how to reduce the risk of injury.

Not all mammograms are created equal. Learn more about the benefits of 3D mammography.

Learn how our midwives and OB/GYNs work with maternal-fetal medicine specialists work together to ensure the best outcome for babies on the South Shore.