As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continue to mount, concern grows. Director of Infectious Disease Todd Ellerin, MD answers common questions about the virus.

Many patients have had some kind of experience with an anesthesiologist, but few realize the scope of the work done by these medical professionals.

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.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal if exposed to large amounts. Learn how to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.

The symptoms of early pregnancy can be very similar to what women experience before or during their period. A midwife explains what's normal, and when to call a provider with your concerns.

One second, Bill Verrier, who works in Engineering Services at South Shore Hospital, was racing to the Hospital’s dining room, to sell M&Ms to support his favorite charitable program, the Walk for Hospice. The next, he was laid out on the dining hall floor from a heart attack with a second one on...

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.