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.

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

Get the details on one of the most affordable—and fun—ways to support health care in your community. Join the Friends of South Shore Health System today!

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

South Shore Health was awarded the Emergency Ambulance Service (EAS) contract for the Town of Weymouth.

South Shore Hospital Pastoral Care Manager explains why it's so important for families to talk about end-of-life care.

Concussions are a concern for players at both the professional and student athlete level. In fact, any head impact on or off the field that causes trauma to the brain can result in a concussion.

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

Learn why Duxbury resident Anne Marie runs for South Shore Health's Boston Marathon Team.

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.