Children love toys and play - but playing can also be beneficial to your child's development! Learn more about how toys and games can help with your child's speech.

There's been an outpouring of community support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now there's a way recovered COVID-19 patients can help: plasma donations.

One of the most stressful events in adolescence, for both parents and teens, is when a girl gets her first period. Here are some ways you can help your daughter prepare for the transition from girlhood to womanhood.

A patient in the greater Boston area has been diagnosed with measles. South Shore Health's Todd Ellerin, MD, shares precautions you can take to keep your family safe.

Virtual exercise classes are a great way to improve or maintain your fitness level in the safety and comfort of home. Here's how to get the most out of your at-home workout.

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).

While it might be tempting (particularly for parents of young kids) to just throw on last season’s footwear and call it a day, it’s important to make sure that any athletic footwear fits properly.

Overwhelmed by the options in the sunscreen aisle? Learn how to choose the right sunblock and stay safe in the sun.

A recent DEA report contained troubling information about counterfeit pills that have made their way into Massachusetts.

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.