Health and Wellness

With its high cost of living and high property taxes, most New Jersey families need everybody working in order to pay the bills. According to a recent study by WalletHub, …

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Everyone who goes to Atlantic City to gamble tells stories about how they ‘broke even’ during their visit. It makes you wonder, if everyone breaks even, …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – D.C. Public Schools are still enforcing COVID-19 protocols that keep students out of the classroom as test scores plummet, according to Fox 5 News. Prior to spring …

Pursuing a career in nursing can be a rewarding decision, with endless opportunities and growing demand in the healthcare industry. If you’re interested in pursuing a nursing career but still …

BRICK, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department and EMS are holding a free car seat check-up event for parents, expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers to ensure their child’s safety. …

American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report for 2023 was released today, revealing some mixed news for the tri-state area. The report measures exposure to unhealthy levels of ground-level …

SPARTA, NJ – Allison Ognibene, a 50-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, has been living with a heart and double-lung transplant for 35 years, making her one of the longest-living …

NEWARK, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, led a special mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on April 16 to honor …

TRENTON, NJ – While the nearly year-long public lockdown in New Jersey in 2020 and 2021 under the order of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was intended to reduce the …

TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy announced COVID-19 testing would be required in hospitals and congregate healthcare facilities, it was executed with much fanfare. There were media ops and …

TRENTON, NJ – On Friday, there were just 300 or so confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey and 1 ‘probable’ confirmed death. Overall, COVID-19 cases are down significantly since …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the hairstyling or cosmetology business and trying to get a head start in the business on your own, you’ve probably learned it’s not …

BALTIMORE, MD – Public health officials in Baltimore are concerned about a recent spike in sleep-related infant deaths throughout the city. Since December, 18 babies have died in their sleep …

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health is still recommending that all children, despite their health factors, should get the COVID-19 booster. That recommendation contradicts a statement made …

WILMINGTON, DE – A new study by the National Drug Hotline shows that Delaware residents consume more alcohol than those in 48 other states. Delaware is ranked second in a …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill in Trenton that seeks to limit the use of plastic utensils at restaurants, food trucks, and other eateries throughout the …

NEWARK, N.J. – On Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Roosevelt Care Centers, alleging violation of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The long-term …

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A New Jersey mom is thankful for the opportunity provided to her by an organ donor whose last action in life was to save the lives …

TRENTON, NJ – A bill has been sponsored by New Jersey Republicans seeking to ban the abortion of fetuses after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Dubbed the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Senator Teresa Ruiz is seeking to memorialize period poverty in New Jersey by designating the last week in May to the struggles poor young women …

BRONX, NY – Police are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old girl from the Bronx. According to police, Giana Brown was last seen leaving AECI Charter …

COLLEGE STATION, PA – A recent study conducted by WalletHub outlined the most overweight and obese states in America. That study could suggest that eating healthy is related to financial …

NASHVILLE, TN – When it comes to being overweight, one state tips the scales according to a new survey conducted by WalletHub. While McAllen, Texas was ranked the most overweight …

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey legislators and Governor Phil Murphy have already taken away your plastic straws and plastic bags. They said they would be coming for your gas cars …

MONTCLAIR, NJ – A 61-year-old Montclair woman has been given a second chance at life after receiving a double lung transplant seven years ago from a donor. Christine Williams, 61, …