Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.

Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.

As healthcare continues to evolve, physician assistants are becoming a more integral part of your care team. A South Shore Medical Center physician assistant answers common questions about these providers.

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

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

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

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.