Pregnant women focus on getting things ready for their baby. Midwife Ruby Ristuccia recommends that it's just as important to get self-care time on the books, and shares how to make it happen once your baby arrives.

​​​​​​​Each year, drowsy driving leads to tens of thousands of motor vehicle accidents across the United States. Unfortunately, those accidents result in hundreds of deaths.

The holidays bring lots of festive decorations, but make sure you read these useful child safety tips to make it a safe and happy holiday season!

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun across the globe, and there’s hope that we may finally be able to get the virus under control in the coming months. However, the release of vaccines has become another source of stress for women who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as they wonder: “Should I get the vaccine?”

Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.

As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, the tools used to keep us safe are evolving too. Learn more about the new bivalent boosters.

​​​​​​​September is National Preparedness Month, a great time to take a fresh look at your household’s emergency plan.

These ideas will help you add some healthy options to your summer bbq menu.

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.