On February 17, Abbott Nutrition announced a voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formula products. Brands impacted include Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare.

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.

Patients on valsartan, a blood pressure medication, have seen the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issue several recalls recently. Even if you’re not affected by this issue, you should know the steps to take if a medication you use is recalled.

Moms-to-be need as much support as they can get throughout pregnancy and childbirth. A midwife offers advice on how mom's partner can help her have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth experience.

One of the most stressful events in adolescence, for both parents and teens, is when a girl gets her first period. Here are some ways you can help your daughter prepare for the transition from girlhood to womanhood.

If you're a college student, Finals Week is a stressful time. Don't let an illness make things even more stressful!

What activities are safe as states reopen? Todd Ellerin, MD shares four things to consider: People, Space, Time, and a COVID-19 Infection Prevention Bundle.

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.

Even though the kids have barely made it to summer camp, parents across the South Shore are starting to think about back-to-school preparations. (Sorry, kids.) For parents of young athletes, one task that can sneak up in the midst of summer fun is scheduling sports physicals. Sports physicals screen...