​​​​​​​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.

Getting too little sleep is a big problem in the U.S. According to the CDC, one third of adults report they get less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each day, and insufficient sleep has been tied to several chronic health conditions — including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.

Learn more about what drives Dr. Hershey, his vision for the future of Critical Care at South Shore Health, and his passion for giving back.

Confused about what's covered during your upcoming physical? You're not alone — these tips will prevent surprise bills by keeping you informed.

Rehabilitation therapists can people with injury or chronic disease gain independence and get back to living their day-to-day life.

Massachusetts instituted a four-month ban on the sale of both nicotine and THC vaping products. Those accustomed to vaping nicotine may have unknowingly developed a physical dependence.

Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

For 26 years, Youth Health Connection (YHC) has helped young people deal with the challenges they face as they mature. The group recently welcomed Karen Peterson to continue this critical program. Learn more about Karen's background and the future of the program.

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.