Tag: health

The holidays are meant for celebration, not deprivation, but many find themselves in the new year feeling like their goals are already out of reach after a season that got away from them. According to the National Institutes of Health, the average person gains one to two pounds each holiday season, and many find it challenging to lose the weight once the holidays are over.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer, only behind skin cancer, among women in the United States. Over 8,500 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, according to the latest data from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), and the disease continues to claim over 1,200 lives annually in the state.

NEPTUNE - In 2020, Julie Zgola swabbed the inside of her cheek. A few years later, that action would save a stranger’s life.

Dozens of dead geese were found in a park in Mercer County. Egg prices have reached an all-time high. What’s the connection between the geese and your expensive morning omelet? Avian influenza. 

During the monthlong National Breast Cancer Awareness campaign which started Oct. 1, health care institutions, nonprofits, survivor groups and breast cancer specialists are adamant that early detection can be life-saving, especially for high-risk individuals.

In observance of Fibroid Awareness Month, local hospitals are hosting programs to educate the community about the condition

After losing a loved one, feelings of grief and sadness can be overwhelming and debilitating.

By Jamie Jablonowski, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC, CPH Carley Dietrick of Oceanport getting ready for a challenging workout...

New Year’s resolutions are all about second chances. Maybe we didn’t achieve our resolutions the first time around, but now we can give it another go. If your 2024 resolutions include getting more fresh air and reducing stress, here’s an easy solution for accomplishing both – try forest bathing.

We’ve all seen the reports, the gossip shows and social media posts: movie stars, reality show celebrities and even the people next door are using the drug Ozempic – and not for type 2 diabetes.