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How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

July is the hottest month of the year in Massachusetts. And it's off to a scorching start. Extreme heat and humidity are in the forecast from July 1 through the July 4th holiday, and those weather conditions can be hazardous to your health.

How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

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Should You be Screened for Lung Cancer? (Infographic)

Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer in the US, but survival increase when it's diagnosed early. Find out if you are a candidate for a lung cancer screening.

Should You be Screened for Lung Cancer? (Infographic)

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Stacey Reed's Story: Finding Courage in the Face of Cancer

After a routine mammogram revealed a breast-tissue abnormality, Stacey Reed started her breast cancer journey at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Health.

Stacey Reed's Story: Finding Courage in the Face of Cancer