Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, and Baystate Noble Hospital have achieved an ‘A’ Hospital Safety ...

At Baystate Health, we provide a wealth of education and support for expectant parents and families. We can help through every stage of pregnancy, childbirth, delivery, and beyond. Childbirth and ...

We’re all familiar with getting our blood pressure taken—the black cuff gets Velcro-ed around your arm, the squeezie ball is pumped until the cuff inflates, and the doctor or nurse patiently listens ...

All medicine comes with label instructions regarding safe temperature for medication storage. In general, most medicines should be stored at 59 to 77 degrees F in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight ...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib (AF), is the most common heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, in the United States and the world, according to Dr. Amir Lotfi, MD, FRCPC FSCAI, Chief, ...

Heart disease has existed for thousands of years and remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., responsible for about 1 in 4 deaths. Major advances since the mid-20th century—like coronary care ...

Alcohol tolerance decreases with age. Changes such as reduced liver function and decreased muscle mass cause alcohol to stay in the bloodstream longer, making older adults feel intoxicated faster even ...

Sex can improve physical and mental health, including heart health, immunity, mood, pain relief, and sleep quality. Sexual experience is strongly influenced by the brain—mindset, past experiences, and ...

Without question, one of the most important factors behind the quality of a woman’s sex life is this: you have to want it. Unfortunately, 40-70% of women experience low sexual desire - also called low ...

As of March 20, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 378 confirmed measles cases and two deaths in the United States. While nowhere near the current number of cases ...

Life can be stressful at times, so many people will experience some degree of anxiety at one time or another, whether at work or home. AFib causes an irregular heart rate that can make your heart feel ...

Before you panic, read our expert's explanation of why you might get called back after a routine mammogram, and why it's important to follow through. The most important thing is to not let your ...