Considering weight loss surgery? Bariatric Surgeon Neil Ghushe, MD, outlines five things to consider about the life-changing surgery.

Studies show there are benefits to waiting until later in life to get pregnant, but there are some key things you should know if you're planning to wait.

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.

How can you ensure that you’ve met your fitness goals at the end of 2018? Here are some tips to help you stick with your resolution.

Learn more about South Shore Hospital's Water Tots program for infants.

It’s only a matter of time before children will stay home alone, whether it’s been carefully planned or the result of an unexpected circumstance. An expert explains how you can ensure that your child’s first experience home alone goes well.

Do you know how much you really drink or how much is unhealthy for you to drink? Click here to review some of the basics and learn when to ask for help.

Hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering will seek medical treatment of any kind. Learn about comprehensive hernia repair.

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.

Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.