One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

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.

While irritability, tiredness and low energy are common symptoms, there are other tell-tale signs.

Check which blog topics resonated with our readers and tell us which topics you'd like South Shore Health's experts to discuss in the year ahead.

Frozen shoulder affects approximately two percent of the population. Learn the symptoms and treatment options from the experts at South Shore Orthopedics.

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

After a cardiac event sidelined Matt Dobrowski six months ago, he's back at the gym training for the Set the Pace Road Race 5K, to be held in Norwell on June 9.

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.

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.

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