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Diabetes and Sleep Apnea: A Dangerous Duo
If you are diabetic and have experienced sleep difficulties, you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about your risk.
BlogInspire Therapy: Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Inspire Therapy is an FDA-approved, surgically implanted device that stimulates the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the tongue and other airway muscles. For patients with OSA, these muscles relax during sleep to the point that they narrow or obstruct the airway, leading to snoring, gasping, or choking, which disrupt sleep.
How You Can Get a Better Night’s Sleep
According to the CDC, a third of U.S. adults report they get less than the recommended amount of sleep each day. And studies show insufficient sleep is linked to many chronic diseases and conditions —including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.
BlogDOT Physicals
South Shore Health Urgent Care offers walk-in DOT physicals at six locations across the South Shore. Appointments are available as well and can be scheduled online.
CPAP Machine Recall: What You Need to Know
Millions of Americans rely on a CPAP machine for a healthy, restful night's sleep. If you use a CPAP machine, you should be aware of a recent recall of machines made by a prominent CPAP manufacturer.
BlogDry January: Eight Health Benefits of Going Alcohol Free
Considering giving Dry January a try in 2026? Amara Mulder, MD, highlights the health benefits you'll see by reducing or eliminating alcohol use, for the month or for good.
BlogHarry Haigh's Story: One Man’s Dramatic Transformation through Weight-Loss Surgery
Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.
BlogFive More Questions about Weight Loss Surgery, Answered
Have questions about weight loss surgery? Neil Ghushe, MD, medical director for the Brigham and Women's Center for metabolic and bariatric surgery at South Shore Hospital, has answers.
BlogAre You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
When big efforts at weight loss through diet and exercise over a period of time have failed to have achieve sustained weight loss, surgery may be the answer.
BlogFive Things to Know If You Are Considering Weight Loss Surgery
Considering weight loss surgery? Bariatric Surgeon Neil Ghushe, MD, outlines five things to consider about the life-changing surgery.
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