Jason Tracy, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Health, spoke to WBUR about carfentanil, a dangerously strong synthetic opiate, and its impact on our Emergency Department.

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

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.

South Shore Medical Center shares what parents of young children need to know about introducing peanuts and eggs to their child's diet.

October 28 is National Drug Take-Back Day. Find out how proper medication disposal keeps your family safe and locations to drop your prescription drugs.

It's not just a cardiac event that can send you to the hospital when shoveling. Learn how to stay safe when removing snow this winter.

The face of a young athlete can easily be injured if the proper precautions are not used while participating in sports. Learn how to reduce the risk of injury.

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

Get nutrition advice from our registered dietitians about how to supplement your workouts with smart eating choices this Spring.

Common sports injuries can occur when you are starting a fitness regimen. Kylee Eagles, DO of South Shore Medical Center explains how to get fit safely.