Studies show there are benefits to waiting until later in life to get pregnant, but there are some key things you should know if you're planning to wait.

South Shore Medical Center shares what parents of young children need to know about introducing peanuts and eggs to their child's diet.

Prostate cancer signs don't always present early, but if you are experiencing these symptoms it's time to talk with your physician.

Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer in the US, but survival increase when it's diagnosed early. Find out if you are a candidate for a lung cancer screening.

Five tips to help you get the most out of this important annual appointment with your doctor.

Considering weight loss surgery? Bariatric Surgeon Neil Ghushe, MD, outlines five things to consider about the life-changing surgery.

Time to take your child to the Emergency Department, or can it wait for the doctor's office to open? A South Shore Hospital pediatric ED doctor weighs in.

Your weight loss surgery questions, answered by the Medical Director of the South Shore Hospital Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

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

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.