She’s only been taking the Aquatic Conditioning class for a few months, but Kathy Garrity says she’s already feeling stronger, more flexible and more energetic.

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

Getting too little sleep is a big problem in the U.S. According to the CDC, one third of adults report they get less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each day, and insufficient sleep has been tied to several chronic health conditions — including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.

As part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, local families share their experiences with the compassionate, expert team in South Shore Health's Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Program.

The way in which health systems and first responders plan for and react to disaster was changed by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Learn more from our team.

Choosing a doctor to provide care for your newborn can seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn't need to be! Get the information you need to take one more item off of your pregnancy to-do list.

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.

We can’t plan for everything, but we can help manage life’s unknowns by talking openly about what matters to us and what we’d want most if we became seriously ill.