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South Shore Health Blog

Health and wellness information from our experts

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Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

Spring is here and the budding plants, trees and flowers will soon be in full bloom. So too will the seasonal allergies that affect an estimated 81 million Americans. But there are things you can do to alleviate the sneezing, coughing, congestion and itchy eyes. Allergy specialists recommend the following tips to suppress seasonal allergies.

Six Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies

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Women and Heart Disease (Infographic)

Heart disease is the single leading cause of death for women in the US, claiming the lives of more women than all forms of cancer combined. Are you at risk?

Women and Heart Disease (Infographic)

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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