Health and Wellness

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Ocean County Prosecutor’s office has announced a development in a legal case stemming from a tragic overdose death in Berkeley Township. On March 4, Ryan …

CRANBURY, NJ—A New Jersey-based cheese manufacturer has been identified as the source of an E. coli outbreak in the United States. The FDA and CDC, alongside state and local partners, …

NEW YORK, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced a significant expansion in New York’s cannabis industry, with the State Cannabis Control Board approving 109 new licenses, marking a substantial increase …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey has reached a significant milestone in its cannabis industry, with the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) reporting that the state now has 102 medicinal …

PRINCETON, NJ – As the world cautiously navigates the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, a question looms large in the collective consciousness: Why do we continue to study deadly viruses, …

New Providence, NJ – On February 14, a New Jersey man celebrates Valentine’s Day and the 5-year anniversary of his lifesaving heart transplant, highlighting the significance of National Donor Day. …

Jackson, NJ – Jackson School District officials have decided to keep schools open for the remainder of the normal school day despite an unexpected shift in the weather that brought …

A recent Bentley-Gallup Business in Society Report reveals that only seventeen percent of U.S. adults know the cost of their healthcare products or services before receiving them, indicating a widespread …

A recent report from Freedonia Custom Research (FCR), a division of Marketresearch.com, has shed light on the effects of New Jersey’s single-use bag ban on consumer habits, retail operations, and …

Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey State Police, in collaboration with the Marine Services Bureau and the National Weather Service, issued a cautionary statement today regarding the dangers posed by …

The “Live Healthy Ocean County” (LHOC) program, offered by the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD), is a public health initiative designed to promote cardiovascular health and wellness among the residents …

TRENTON, NJ – Rizo-López Foods, Inc. (“RLF”) has initiated a voluntary recall of several dairy products following concerns of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium poses a serious health …

Bel Air, MD – The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has relayed an important update from UM Upper Chesapeake Health concerning local healthcare facilities. As of 7 a.m. today, Harford Memorial …

New Jersey’s beer brewing history is rich and diverse, with a landscape dotted by breweries that have garnered acclaim and a dedicated following. From coastal Cape May to the bustling …

Blackwood, NJ – Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood, New Jersey, is embracing a unique approach this Valentine’s Day to both address pet overpopulation and offer a cathartic experience …

Sussex County, NJ – A hunting accident in the Pequest Wildlife Management Area of Hampton Township, Sussex County, prompted a rapid response from New Jersey State Troopers, resulting in a …

Trenton, NJ – In a significant move to enhance child safety in vehicles, a new bill has been introduced that substantially increases the penalties for drivers who fail to properly …

The Senate Labor Committee in New Jersey has taken a significant step in the advancement of civil rights law with the passage of a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker. …

New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer has taken a firm stance against federal funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), asserting that these centers mislead pregnant women seeking medical assistance. His comments …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you are visiting a relative or friend at Toms River’s Community Medical Center, you’re going to have to mask up. That’s because the hospital announced …

A mask mandate has been reinstated at Sandy Hook National Park due to a recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the area. Visitors are now required to wear masks inside …

TRENTON, NJ – January 12, 2024 – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today enacted legislation aimed at enhancing insurance coverage for infertility treatments. The new law, A5235/S3627, mandates that private …

ATLANTIC CITY – The Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority (ACMUA) has issued a drinking water warning for residents due to high turbidity levels detected in the water supply. A sample …

TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee has moved forward with a bill aimed at enhancing maternal health care in New Jersey. The legislation, sponsored …

TRENTON, NJ – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on Thursday against counterfeit versions of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug, Ozempic, which have infiltrated the U.S. drug …