South Shore Medical Center shares what parents of young children need to know about introducing peanuts and eggs to their child's diet.

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October 28 is National Drug Take-Back Day. Find out how proper medication disposal keeps your family safe and locations to drop your prescription drugs.

Many women experience different symptoms than expected when suffering from a heart attack.

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.

It’s only a matter of time before children will stay home alone, whether it’s been carefully planned or the result of an unexpected circumstance. An expert explains how you can ensure that your child’s first experience home alone goes well.

If you think continuous foot pain is normal, it's not. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it's time to see a podiatrist.

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

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

This Halloween, make sure to avoid the scares that require a trip to the emergency room. Here's how ghouls and goblins of all ages can stay safe.