There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.

Keeping off weight around the holidays can be a stress for anyone. But learn tips on how to keep the holiday weight at bay from our healthcare professionals.

Feeling under the weather? South Shore Medical Center's Dr. Allison Ledoux shares what to consider before taking an antibiotic. Read her tips on our blog!

One emergency department doctor shares his perspective on trends he's watching as legal marijuana becomes more prevalent in Massachusetts.

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

If you are diabetic and have experienced sleep difficulties, you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about your risk.

South Shore Medical Center does not allow patients who have not received vaccinations to receive care at its facilities. Dr. Jeremy Warhaftig explains why.

While irritability, tiredness and low energy are common symptoms, there are other tell-tale signs.