Even though the kids have barely made it to summer camp, parents across the South Shore are starting to think about back-to-school preparations. (Sorry, kids.) For parents of young athletes, one task that can sneak up in the midst of summer fun is scheduling sports physicals. Sports physicals screen...

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

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.

Ellis Realty Advisors, located in Braintree, is a commercial real estate advisory practice founded by David Ellis, a lifelong South Shore resident with a lineage in real estate and construction. Commercial real estate is not just bricks and mortar; it’s about relationships, people and strategic...

South Shore Health recently joined the Serious Illness Care Implementation Collaborative to initiate more, better, and earlier conversations with seriously ill patients. See how we're rolling out the program at South Shore Medical Center in Norwell.

South Shore Health's Chair of Surgery provides an update on our plans to reschedule surgeries canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Swimming is a great way to stay cool on a hot South Shore summer's day. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips on how to stay safe in and around the water.

​​​​​​​Dating violence affects millions of teens and young adults each year, and unhealthy relationships can cause problems that linger long after a relationship ends.