Ten important questions to ask agencies during your home care search.

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.

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

Does all the conflicting information about sunscreen have you considering keeping the kids inside? South Shore Medical Center offers some advice for parents.

Get-thin-quick schemes are everywhere. A dietitian shares how to find a diet that will help you meet your weight loss goals safely.

A neurosurgeon with South Shore NeuroSpine shares five symptoms that may indicate a brain tumor in light of TV star Maria Menounos's diagnosis and treatment.

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 when to take your young athlete off the field and into the doctor's office.

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

What kind of medical care do you want if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Get the facts on the three main types of Advance Directives, which can help your loved ones to advocate on your behalf.