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

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.

Rehabilitation therapists can people with injury or chronic disease gain independence and get back to living their day-to-day life.

Straightforward solutions to make school mealtime a nutritious success from a registered dietitian.

As a cardiac nurse, Joanne Privett cared for thousands of patients. But she faced a new challenge when her husband had a heart attack. Read her family's story.

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.

Celebrate American Heart Month with this tasty Italian “pasta” recipe, without the pasta.

A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.

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

Having a primary care provider is important. A South Shore Medical Center doctor explains what to keep in mind when choosing a PCP.