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.

South Shore Health orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD, answers questions about joint replacement surgery.

Preschooler Braden Hussey wanted to show his gratitude for healthcare workers in the area — and his whole school joined him.

Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.

This month's recipient of the South Shore Health Colleague Spotlight Award is Lisa Lennon, RN!

For many patients, the decision to pursue weight loss surgery isn't an immediate one - it's a process that unfolds over the course of months or years. That was the case for Mark, who began looking at bariatric surgery many years ago. "I looked into it probably 10 or so years ago," he said. "At that...

Learn more about the diet choices you should make to keep your heart as healthy as possible.

Labor induction can also cause some stress and confusion, particularly if it’s your first pregnancy or first time being induced. To help address some of that confusion, our Labor Team wanted to answer some common questions about the labor induction process.

When Jillian experienced an emergency late in her pregnancy, a diversion to South Shore Hospital saved both her life and the life of her newborn daughter, Monroe.

Toward the end of pregnancy, the mucus plug may make an appearance. Learn more about the mucus plug and what it means for your pregnancy.