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

Click here for five simple steps you can take to help keep weight gain at bay during the holidays.

Unfortunately, all of us will grieve the loss of a loved one at some point in our lives. Despite the fact that loss is a universal experience, grief is something that most of our society is uncomfortable engaging, allowing myths to flourish. From the “stages of grief” to wondering why someone isn’t...

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

A Licensed Clinical Psychologist shares what parents should know about Neflix's "13 Reasons Why" and how to use the show to start a meaningful conversation with kids.

As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.

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

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

When a celebrity’s death brings attention to behavioral health, we all suddenly discuss the all too often hushed topic of mental illness. Two mental health experts share how we can shatter the stigma.