Health and Wellness

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Families lined Albany Avenue Beach as the Atlantic City Police Department joined the 25th Annual Officer Dennis McGurk Memorial “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” …

NEW YORK – Sweet meets street as M&M’S and Crocs announced Thursday their first-ever collaboration, rolling out a limited-edition footwear collection that merges candy-colored fun with Crocs’ signature comfort. The …

Newark, NJ – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, widely associated with children, also affects millions of adults — often undiagnosed. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says symptoms that begin in childhood …

Trenton, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a longtime New Jersey state nurse who challenged the denial of her religious exemption to the state’s COVID-19 …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has officially joined forces with seven Northeastern states and New York City in a new regional health partnership aimed at strengthening science-based public health policy …

Harrisburg, PA – As hunters gear up for archery season, state officials are reminding sportsmen that respecting property boundaries is just as important as tracking deer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission …

Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents …

Trenton, NJ – A licensed practical nurse and a nursing assistant have been charged after prosecutors say an elderly man was assaulted and neglected at an Ocean County rehabilitation facility. …

By Ann Tomoko Rosen New Jersey is considering sweeping changes to its public health rules (N.J.A.C 8:57). At first glance, the changes sound reasonable: protect patient privacy, streamline reporting, and …

Denver, CO – A Colorado public health employee is facing scrutiny after comments surfaced on social media that appeared to celebrate the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Jazmin Murguia, …

Court upholds drug price negotiation program, rejecting BMS and Janssen challenge Philadelphia, PA – A federal appeals court has upheld the Biden administration’s authority to negotiate Medicare drug prices, rejecting …

NJ public workers and ACA enrollees face steep health premium hikes for 2026 Trenton, N.J. – Health insurance premiums in New Jersey are set to rise sharply in 2026, with …

Trenton, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined 21 other states in a sweeping legal move to block a proposed Trump administration rule that would end …

Stop & Shop hit with $75K penalty after spoiled meat scandal erupts in Ocean County Toms River, NJ – A sweeping investigation into spoiled meat sales and deceptive product labeling …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A chilling exchange between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, caught on a hot mic, has ignited bipartisan outrage in Washington after the two …

Pro-life pregnancy center takes donor privacy fight to Supreme Court amid clash with New Jersey Attorney General MORRISTOWN, NJ — In a heated legal standoff making its way to the …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Stop & Shop supermarkets have agreed to pay $75,000 in fines and penalties after an Ocean County investigation uncovered widespread mislabeling and mishandling of meat and …

Cuomo clowns Mamdani after failed bench press stunt at Brooklyn event Brooklyn, NY — Mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani’s political muscle flex turned into a viral fumble over the weekend — …

New Jersey joins regional vaccine coalition after controversial pandemic history sparks concern TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is among eight states where health officials met this week to consider forming …

Federal Judge Tosses Firefighter’s Vaccine Lawsuit Against NYC: No Fundamental Right to Refuse Second Dose Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former New …

Federal Judge Dismisses NYC Teacher’s Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a New York City special education …

Frozen shrimp sold at Walmart pulled from shelves after radiation alert WASHINGTON, DC — A federal investigation has uncovered potential radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores across …

WASHINGTON, DC — As a dangerous livestock parasite creeps closer to the U.S. border, federal health officials have cleared the way for emergency drugs to be used on animals in …

Princeton, NJ – A New Jersey trauma expert is spotlighting what he calls a cultural and emotional crisis in his new book, framing rigid, traditional masculinity as a root cause …

Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new home inside the Hackensack Meridian …