Adolescence – sometimes just seeing or hearing this word makes people cringe, as it brings back memories of awkward or difficult years gone by. Adolescence is a time of important physical, emotional, and personal growth. However, it also can feature difficulties fitting in, peer pressures, academic...

The "Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers" are approaching. Youth Health Connection shares some tips to make sure your teen is driving safely this summer.

When young athletes get injured, they often embark on a challenging journey that can take them off the field for some time. Star student-athlete, Nick Hall, understands this journey all too well, when an ordinary practice at the start of his senior football season at Cohasset High School ended with...

Randy Winters, founder of Cutter Hill Capital, recently took time to share a few thoughts about his business and how it relates to his philanthropic support of our health care system.

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...

As a terminal disease spread, Roy made it clear that he wanted to be at home when he passed away. The Smith family turned to Hospice of the South Shore for help.

As the school year wraps up, teens start driving more. South Shore Health's trauma team shares why now is the time for parents to review key safety information for a safe summer.

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.

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team discusses traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and steps you can take to prevent them.

Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.