May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of prevention and screening. With more than 5 million cases diagnosed each year, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. It’s also one of the most preventable. According to the Skin...

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

November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness of the importance of everyday precautions. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Coordinator shares more.

A recent announcement from the Food & Drug Administration has caused concern for users of Zantac and generic heartburn medication. Learn more about ranitidine and NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.

Jay and Megan Rooney were excited. Their twins were due Dec. 13, 2014 and they were planning a special Christmas with their first-born children. The twins had other ideas. “We planned on winter babies,” Megan said. “They decided to be summer babies.” The two boys —J.P. and Will —were born...

​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

Halloween can be a night of great fun for children of all ages – but it’s also an important night for safety precautions. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips for trick-or-treaters, yard safety, and more.

South Shore resident Judy knew it was time to consider joint replacement, when her aching right knee started affecting her quality of life—even the ability to walk her dog.