That box on the back of your food packaging contains some important information. A Registered Dietitian at South Shore Medical Center offers some tips on how to translate the Nutrition Facts label.

Jason Tracy, MD, Chair of Emergency Medicine at South Shore Health, spoke to WBUR about carfentanil, a dangerously strong synthetic opiate, and its impact on our Emergency Department.

Hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering will seek medical treatment of any kind. Learn about comprehensive hernia repair.

South Shore Health has partnered with Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast to open a human milk depot.

If you're considering weight loss surgery, there are five key things you should for when choosing a program to ensure long-term success.

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

These ideas will help you add some healthy options to your summer bbq menu.

Finding the right hip or knee replacement surgeon is important to long-term success. Learn 5 things you should look for before choosing a surgeon.

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