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.

Massachusetts instituted a four-month ban on the sale of both nicotine and THC vaping products. Those accustomed to vaping nicotine may have unknowingly developed a physical dependence.

Thinking about creating your own July 4th fireworks display this year? Our head of Emergency Medical Services explains why it's safer to skip the pyrotechnics.

South Shore Health's lab team developed an in-house test that produces results in about five hours, which means more PPE for caregivers and more beds for patients that need them most.

A recent announcement from the Food & Drug Administration has caused concern for users of Zantac and generic heartburn medication. Learn more about ranitidine and NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.

As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.

South Shore Hospital's Trauma Center has also seen a significant increase in pedestrian accidents. Our team offers important tips for pedestrian safety.

As measles exposure makes headlines across the nation and right here on the South Shore, adults are questioning whether or not they’re truly immune to the disease. Many are pretty sure they’ve had their measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, but they want to be sure they’re unlikely to catch this...