Health and Wellness

TRENTON, N.J. — Congratulations on your new baby girl. Are you sure she doesn’t identify as a boy? That’s a question being asked of new parents across New Jersey thanks …

TRENTON, N.J. — A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from cutting billions in medical and public health research funding, following a lawsuit led …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new study analyzing online search trends has revealed that alcohol is the most common vice New Jersey residents are determined to quit in 2025. The research, …

DENVILLE, N.J. – Authorities have arrested the owner of a massage business on Route 10 and another individual in connection with an alleged prostitution operation, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office …

TRENTON, N.J. — Rite Aid pharmacists in New Jersey now have the authority to prescribe hormonal contraceptives, expanding access to reproductive healthcare in line with state regulations, the company announced. …

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea has pledged to make ivermectin available over the counter in New Jersey if elected, aligning himself with similar efforts in other states. …

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has once again targeted what he describes as “ridiculous shower restrictions,” pledging to revert to policies from his first term. Trump isn’t just turning …

WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense is preparing to reinstate thousands of service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, following an executive order signed by former President …

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Friday, eliminating COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools and establishing the Energy Dominance Council. The first order removes any federal requirements …

ATLANTA — The United States has confirmed a fourth case of clade I mpox, with the New York State Department of Health reporting the latest infection in February, health officials …

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis to strengthen New Jersey’s public health initiatives. …

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a $7,775,780 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the impact of tobacco …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined 14 other attorneys general in opposing an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which seeks to eliminate …

WASHINGTON — Several major hospitals across the United States are scaling back or eliminating transgender-related medical care for minors following an executive action signed last week by President Donald J. …

TRENTON, N.J. — Assemblyman Erik Peterson is criticizing Gov. Phil Murphy for admitting that he is sheltering an undocumented immigrant, accusing him of defying federal law and using the situation …

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill requires hospitals, birthing centers, and healthcare providers across New Jersey to screen patients for endometriosis if they have been diagnosed with preeclampsia and later …

TRENTON, NJ – A recent investigation into the environmental and health impacts of drinking straws has turned the conversation on its head, challenging the notion that paper straws are a …

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee has advanced a bill that would expand the age limit for residents of pediatric long-term care facilities. …

TRENTON, NJ . — In a new executive order issued Monday, the president reinstated longstanding federal restrictions on taxpayer funding for elective abortions, reaffirming the principles of the Hyde Amendment. …

New Jersey Leads Legal Efforts to Defend Federal Clean Air and Water Protections TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that New Jersey is taking legal action …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at expanding public knowledge about doula services and their role in supporting maternal health. Senate Bill No. 3091, sponsored by …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans to stockpile abortion pills as part of a broader effort to safeguard reproductive rights amid growing concerns over federal abortion …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Tuesday that the state is leading a coalition of 14 states in a legal effort to protect health care …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, was seen using a walker during Donald Trump’s election certification process following her recovery from a recent hip surgery. Pelosi, who …

A meme is circulating asking whether anyone has ever fallen ill with salmonella because they eat raw cookie dough. As the holiday season rolls in, the aroma of baking cookies …