Medicine
September Is Minority & Multicultural Health Month
STATE – On Wednesday, New Jersey Health and Senior Services Commissioner Dr. Poonam Alaigh kicked off a month-long series of events to raise awareness of minority health issues and health disparities as part of Minority and Multicultural Health Month. »
History Of Poor Mental Health Boosts Pregnancy Risks
MADISON, Wis. – A woman with a history of poor mental health is eight times more likely to have the problem occur during pregnancy, a recent study shows. »
Research Links Malaria To Forest Clearing In The Amazon
MADISON, Wis. – Clearing tropical forest in the Amazon basin boosts the rate of malaria by nearly 50 percent, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported recently. »
Cancer Institute Announces Prostate Awareness Month Screenings
NEW BRUNSWICK – During September, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) and its Network hospitals are making a special effort to mark Prostate Awareness Month. »
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
NEWARK—It is expected that over 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 15,000 women will lose their lives from the disease this year alone in the United States. »
Donate Blood In Commemoration Of 9/11 Victims
STATE – New York Blood Center, serving more than 20 million people in New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, New Jersey, and parts of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, calls upon the communities it serves to donate blood in honor and remembrance of the thousands of men, women, and children affected by the... »
New School Year Can Mean New Head Lice Cases
STATE – “As if parents didn’t have enough to worry about when their children return to school, one very common problem is head lice,” says Leonard Douglen, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Pest Management Association. »
Making the Switch to an Ob-Gyn
Adolescence—the period between puberty and adulthood—is a challenging and sometimes confusing stage of life. Many teens—and parents—find discussions about their changing bodies to be so embarrassing or awkward that they skip having them altogether. »
Author Recommends Best Five Best Fruits To Eat
An apple a day just doesn’t cut it anymore, and too many apples could make you fat. »
Middlesex County Announces Flu Shot Clinics
MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- Middlesex County Public Health Department Director-Health Officer David A. Papi has announced the 2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Program. »
Edison Residents Can Get Price Break On Vaccinations
EDISON -- The Edison Department of Health and Human Services has announced the availability of significantly reduced cost vaccinations, subsidized through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant. »
Raritan Bay Medical Center Announces September Calendar
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Raritan Bay Medical Center has announced its calendar of community programs, seminars and support groups for September. »
Bill To Promote Bone Marrow Donations Signed Into Law
TRENTON – Legislation intended to promote bone marrow and blood stem cell donation awareness was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Chris Christie. »
ASPCA Provides Guidance for Pet Owners Fighting Bedbugs
NEW YORK—Plaguing local homes and businesses alike, the recent spread of bedbugs has many people concerned about the well-being of their families, homes, and even pets. »
Overlook Hospital Announces Community Events For September
SUMMIT – Overlook Hospital has announced its schedule of community events for September. Unless noted otherwise, call 1-800-247-9580 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated. »
EarthTalk®
Dear EarthTalk: Should I fear radiation exposure associated with medical scans such as CT scans, mammograms and the like? -- Shelly Johansen, Fairbanks, AK »
Health & Wealth Day In Iselin
ISELIN-- During this year’s Health and Wellness Day at the Iselin Fire House, Haigo Armenian Mouradian (right) of The Provident Bank provides financial advice to Vincent Dellatore (left), an Iselin branch customer. »
Trinitas Announces September Programs
ELIZABETH – Trinitas Regional Medical Center has announced the following September programs: »
Bears Go To Bat Against Pancreatic Cancer
NEWARK - On Sunday, Aug. 29, the Newark Bears will host hundreds of fans in support of pancreatic cancer research as they honor two leaders in the fight against the deadliest of high mortality cancers. »
Hospital Offers Support For Caregivers
BERKELEY HEIGHTS—Attention caregivers, do you feel tired? Are you overwhelmed and stressed? Caring for a loved one can bring on those feelings. You are not alone. »
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