Toward the end of pregnancy, the mucus plug may make an appearance. Learn more about the mucus plug and what it means for your pregnancy.

When Bruce Willis's family announced that the famous actor was stepping away from his career due to an aphasia diagnosis, it thrust the often misunderstood condition into the spotlight.

Each year during National Nurses Week, we pause to celebrate our annual Nursing Awards. Check out the 2020 winners!

The teenage years are crucial to the development of the body. One of the most important things for teens? A good night's sleep.

As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.

South Shore Health will implement an interdependent, clinical behavioral health initiative for patients suffering from substance use disorder. Learn more about these programs and when they'll be ready for the community.

Pregnant women focus on getting things ready for their baby. Midwife Ruby Ristuccia recommends that it's just as important to get self-care time on the books, and shares how to make it happen once your baby arrives.

Your life is put into perspective when all that’s standing between you and death is the level of precision and collaboration amongst your healthcare providers. “They knew what they were doing and were all very confident,” Beverly Akins said. “I can’t say enough for South Shore Hospital’s EMT’s, the...

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.