When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.

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.

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults. Learn the steps you can take to stay on your feet.

Prostate cancer signs don't always present early, but if you are experiencing these symptoms it's time to talk with your physician.

If chronic hip or knee pain is making you miserable, it may be time for a hip or knee replacement.

Get nutrition advice from our registered dietitians about how to supplement your workouts with smart eating choices this Spring.

Do you know how much you really drink or how much is unhealthy for you to drink? Click here to review some of the basics and learn when to ask for help.

The HPV vaccine is important to your child’s future health, but fewer than half of all kids receive it. Learn why you should discuss it with your pediatrician.

Learn when to take your young athlete off the field and into the doctor's office.

Brendan Merchant, MD, cardiologist at South Shore Hospital, explains the new high blood pressure guidelines set by the American Heart Association.