If you're considering weight loss surgery, there are five key things you should for when choosing a program to ensure long-term success.

Your weight loss surgery questions, answered by the Medical Director of the South Shore Hospital Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

A recent DEA report contained troubling information about counterfeit pills that have made their way into Massachusetts.

Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by. Adolescence is a time of important physical, emotional, and personal growth. However, it also can feature difficulties fitting in, peer pressures, academic...

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.

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

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.

With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.

Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.