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.

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.

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.

Your weight loss surgery questions, answered by the Medical Director of the South Shore Hospital Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Has your healthy routine taken a summer vacation? South Shore Medical Center's experts are here with wellness tips for fall.

Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.

If you are diabetic and have experienced sleep difficulties, you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about your risk.

It doesn't only make exercise more fun--music helps older adults stay healthy. Learn more on the South Shore Health blog.

If you're considering weight loss surgery, there are five key things you should for when choosing a program to ensure long-term success.

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