Avoiding holiday weight gain may sound as impossible as Santa fitting down a chimney. Fortunately there are sensible strategies to help you stay on track.

That box on the back of your food packaging contains some important information. A Registered Dietitian at South Shore Medical Center offers some tips on how to translate the Nutrition Facts label.

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

Tempted to skip your child's well visit? The team at South Shore Medical Center explains why you should keep them on the calendar.

Studies show there are benefits to waiting until later in life to get pregnant, but there are some key things you should know if you're planning to wait.

Learn the risk factors and symptoms of prostate-related diseases, as well as the approaches to screening and prevention.

Have questions about back pain? The Medical Director of South Shore Health's Spine Center answers some common questions she hears from patients.

Learn how South Shore Health got Norwell resident Dan Durica on his feet in time for a long-awaited trip to Ireland.

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.

Learn if you're at risk for developing skin cancer. Though vigilance in skin protection can't guarantee cancer prevention, it can help reduce your risk.