We can’t plan for everything, but we can help manage life’s unknowns by talking openly about what matters to us and what we’d want most if we became seriously ill.

Regularly visiting primary care providers like Khalil Alleyne, MD can help us live longer and feel better. Learn how.

Five tips to help you get the most out of this important annual appointment with your doctor.

If you are diabetic and have experienced sleep difficulties, you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about your risk.

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.

“I’m young and healthy—why do I need a doctor?” This is a common thought many of us healthy millennials have. Here are three benefits to having a primary care provider (PCP) and stay on top of your health, even when you’re young and healthy. Get Preventative Medicine The key to a long, healthy life...

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

In November 2018, seven clinical colleagues from South Shore Health brought their expertise to “The Sacred Valley” of Peru to perform surgery and other medical procedures for people who would not usually get the benefits of modern medicine. Learn more about their work.

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.