Certified diabetes educators and nutritionists can teach lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage disease.

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

One emergency department doctor shares his perspective on trends he's watching as legal marijuana becomes more prevalent in Massachusetts.

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One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

Rehabilitation therapists can people with injury or chronic disease gain independence and get back to living their day-to-day life.

It doesn't only make exercise more fun--music helps older adults stay healthy. Learn more on the South Shore Health blog.

When a newborn comes home, his or her parents may forget to take care of themselves. Luckily, South Shore Hospital and Marshfield-based FoodSquire can help.

Planning to breastfeed? South Shore Health's lactation consultants share the ten must-have items expectant mothers should add to their registries.

Learn how small changes in your diet can lead to long-term success for healthy eating.