This Halloween, make sure to avoid the scares that require a trip to the emergency room. Here's how ghouls and goblins of all ages can stay safe.

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.

Medications aren't the only tool for managing COPD. Learn more about the lifestyle changes that can help patients with COPD.

Get nutrition advice from our registered dietitians about how to supplement your workouts with smart eating choices this Spring.

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

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center offers 10 steps to take during the second half of pregnancy to ensure the best possible childbirth experience.

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.

Does all the conflicting information about sunscreen have you considering keeping the kids inside? South Shore Medical Center offers some advice for parents.

South Shore Hospital Pastoral Care Manager explains why it's so important for families to talk about end-of-life care.

Planning to breastfeed? South Shore Health's lactation consultants share the ten must-have items expectant mothers should add to their registries.