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Five Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.

South Shore Health System Breaks Ground With First-of-its-Kind National Childbirth Study

South Weymouth, Mass., (October 3, 2018) - In an effort to reduce the growing epidemic of unnecessary cesarean deliveries, South Shore Hospital has teamed-up with Ariadne Labs, a joint center between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to implement a new...

Using Games and Toys to Help Your Child’s Language Development

Children love toys and play - but playing can also be beneficial to your child's development! Learn more about how toys and games can help with your child's speech.

The Potential to Save a Life: Why You Should Consider Carrying Naloxone

Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid epidemic had its deadliest year yet in 2020, with more than 93,000 overdose deaths reported by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).

How to Help Children Transition Back to School in a New World

The return to school brings with it a unique set of new challenges, as many children who had gotten acclimated to remote learning and social distancing are now facing a full-time return to in-person learning.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens: Your Questions, Answered

As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

Water and Swimming Safety: Tips to Prevent Drowning

Each year in the U.S. an estimated 4,000 people die by drowning, that's an average of 11 drowning deaths per day. Drownings happen in seconds and are often silent. They are also preventable by following these swimming safety tips.

Tips for Staying Safe at the Pool this Summer

Swimming in a pool is a great way to beat the heat during the summer months. However, it's important to exercise caution, especially for families with young children.

Drowning Prevention for Teens: Seven Layers of Protection

The risk of drowning decreases after age four — but spikes again during the teen years. Learn what you can do to help teach your teen valuable water safety lessons.

Homeschooling Tips for Parents during COVID-19

Not sure how to homeschool your kids as you minimize your risk for COVID-19? An experienced parent shares her 10 tips.