Millions of Americans rely on a CPAP machine for a healthy, restful night's sleep. If you use a CPAP machine, you should be aware of a recent recall of machines made by a prominent CPAP manufacturer.

Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.

Home health care offers everything from medical care to additional social support to help with daily tasks. Learn more about the options offered at South Shore Health.

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.

​​​​​​​Each year, drowsy driving leads to tens of thousands of motor vehicle accidents across the United States. Unfortunately, those accidents result in hundreds of deaths.

According to the CDC, a third of U.S. adults report they get less than the recommended amount of sleep each day. And studies show insufficient sleep is linked to many chronic diseases and conditions —including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.

Overwhelmed by the options in the sunscreen aisle? Learn how to choose the right sunblock and stay safe in the sun.

While it might be tempting (particularly for parents of young kids) to just throw on last season’s footwear and call it a day, it’s important to make sure that any athletic footwear fits properly.

As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, one of the questions I hear most often is a simple, yet important, one: “What can I eat?” It's understandable: it's difficult to feel like you're going from being able to eat whatever you want to feeling stuck on a more regimented plan as part of living...

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...