The new recommendations present a step towards normal. An infectious disease expert shares what fully vaccinated people need to remember to stay safe against COVID-19.

The nation's ongoing opioid crisis is serious. But we're contending with an equally devastating crisis: Alcohol abuse and addiction. South Shore Health's emergency care doctors and behavioral health experts share the data and resources available to those struggling with alcohol use disorders.

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.

However you're feeling, it's normal. A South Shore Health midwife explains what families should expect when welcoming a baby at South Shore Hospital.

Positioning herself to perfectly execute a winning shot is something Caroline McCarthy does well. Last summer, however, she never could have imagined that a tie-breaking point in a game would land her in South Shore Hospital’s emergency department with a severe wrist fracture. “I was shocked...

You've likely received care from a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in the past - but did you know that PAs and NPs can have their own patient panels as primary care providers?

Last March, just as the pandemic was ramping up in Massachusetts, Louisa dialed 9-1-1. Her husband Michael was suffering from an acute infection and needed urgent medical attention.

Have questions about weight loss surgery? Neil Ghushe, MD, medical director for the Brigham and Women's Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital, has answers.

Summer on the South Shore means plenty of swimming, whether it’s in pools, lakes, or the ocean. Swimming is a great way to cool off on a hot day and to get a little exercise, all while being outside and enjoying the best weather of the year. For many South Shore parents, however, a day in the water...

Staying active—or getting into fitness routine for the first time—is a great way to maintain your health and improve the health of your baby. Learn more about the benefits.