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

When is the flu serious enough to visit the ER? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Diseases weighs in.

A neurosurgeon with South Shore NeuroSpine shares five symptoms that may indicate a brain tumor in light of TV star Maria Menounos's diagnosis and treatment.

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

Concussions are a concern for players at both the professional and student athlete level. In fact, any head impact on or off the field that causes trauma to the brain can result in a concussion.

October 28 is National Drug Take-Back Day. Find out how proper medication disposal keeps your family safe and locations to drop your prescription drugs.

Brian Stewart was going about his day three years ago when he started to feel weak and his heart began pounding uncontrollably. Learn how South Shore Health responded to the emergency and connected Brian with a local cardiac electrophysiologist to find long-term fix.

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

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

There are many myths about midwives based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. Learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths.