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Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.

Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes

When Your Labor Needs to be Induced

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

When Your Labor Needs to be Induced

Fall back into a healthy routine

Seven Wellness Tips for Fall

Has your healthy routine taken a summer vacation? South Shore Medical Center's experts are here with wellness tips for fall.

Seven Wellness Tips for Fall

What You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Seven Things You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Concerned about gestational diabetes? Experts at The Women’s Center of South Shore Medical Center explain what moms-to-be need to know about the disease.

Seven Things You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

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Five Things to Look for When Choosing a Weight Loss Surgery Program

If you're considering weight loss surgery, there are five key things you should for when choosing a program to ensure long-term success.

Five Things to Look for When Choosing a Weight Loss Surgery Program

Dr. Jabbar

Bone Health for Survivorship

One in two women and one in five men over the age of 65 will suffer at least one bone fracture due to osteoporosis. For cancer patients undergoing certain treatments, that risk increases. Learn about your risk factors for osteoporosis and what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

Bone Health for Survivorship

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Why Len Bicknell Rides the Pan-Mass Challenge for Team SSH

Len Bicknell will participate in his 33rd Pan-Mass Challenge this August, shares why he rides as part of Team SSH. Read his story, and learn how you can join our team!

Why Len Bicknell Rides the Pan-Mass Challenge for Team SSH

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Shattering the Stigma of Mental Illness

When a celebrity’s death brings attention to behavioral health, we all suddenly discuss the all too often hushed topic of mental illness. Two mental health experts share how we can shatter the stigma.

Shattering the Stigma of Mental Illness

Dr. Faggen, MD, Medical Oncology

When Less is More in Breast Cancer Treatment

One of the harrowing features of breast cancer is that to treat it, chemotherapy has often part of the treatment plan. While chemo can be life-saving in some cases, the side effects are horrible. A groundbreaking study now indicates that thousands of women can be spared this difficult treatment.

When Less is More in Breast Cancer Treatment

Ben Ryan

Ben Ryan, MD Shares What You Need to Know about Family Medicine

Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.

Ben Ryan, MD Shares What You Need to Know about Family Medicine