Dean Haspela, nurse manager on the orthopedics unit at South Shore Hospital competes in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

Don't miss out on summer barbecues because they spoil your diet. These simple substitutes will make not-so-healthy cookout food a thing of the past.

Did you know there are two kinds of mammograms? Learn more about which one fits your needs and where to get one at South Shore Health.

Avoiding holiday weight gain may sound as impossible as Santa fitting down a chimney. Fortunately there are sensible strategies to help you stay on track.

Trick-or-treating isn't worth the risk during COVID-19. An infectious disease expert explains why and shares safer Halloween activities.

It can be relaxing to let someone else handle the cooking and cleaning of a few meals. But it can also be tough to stick to your nutrition goals when dining out. Our dietitians offer some tips to ensure dining out doesn’t negatively affect your health.

Jay and Megan Rooney were excited. Their twins were due Dec. 13, 2014 and they were planning a special Christmas with their first-born children. The twins had other ideas. “We planned on winter babies,” Megan said. “They decided to be summer babies.” The two boys —J.P. and Will —were born...

Motherhood can be tough, but many moms feel like they have to hide that fact. A South Shore Health midwife talks about mom guilt and how to cope with these feelings throughout pregnancy–and beyond.