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Five Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Take to Heart
February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a light on heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.
BlogDeep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention
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.
BlogWhat to Avoid During Pregnancy
Many women wonder what’s okay during pregnancy and what is not. Our experts share the behaviors and substances to avoid during pregnancy.
BlogThe ABCs of Infant Safe Sleep
The critical components to infant safe sleep are as simple as ABC. Learn how some simple steps can keep your sleeping baby safe.
BlogWhat You Need to Know about Vape-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI)
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.
BlogNicotine Vape Users: What You Need to Know Now
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.
BlogSix Things to Know About Breast Cancer Care
Ko Un Clara Park, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health answers questions about risk factors, symptoms and the advancements in detection and treatment changing the course of breast cancer care.
BlogThe Center for Wound Healing Gets Pembroke Woman Back on Her Feet
Treatment from South Shore Health's Center for Wound Healing got Mildred McGaffigan of Pembroke back in action after a serious injury. Read her story.
BlogCervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
BlogSix Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels
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.
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