Health

A new book exposes the chemical contamination and subsequent discovery of a cancer cluster in Toms River. ...
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As urban farms crop up in inner cities around the state, fresh produce becomes available in unlikely places. ...
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A group of New Jersey mothers work to raise awareness about Autism in Ghana. ...
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Profile: Organic Nest

October 16, 2012

Chemical-free, all-natural products for bed, bath and baby are curated by this Mendham mom, a passionate proponent of sustainability. ...
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More kids each year are being diagnosed with food allergies—yet treatment and prevention remain elusive....
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For people with neurological disorders, therapy on horseback can provide the stimulation needed to improve motor skills, speech and more....
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Cynthia R. Green breaks new ground in the world of brain health, which involves more than just crossword puzzles. ...
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Yoga devotees will participate in a broad effort to generate positive energy and raise money for New Jersey charities....
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Above The Waves

May 8, 2012

A first-time lesson in stand-up paddling provides some shaky moments—along with fun and fitness....
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Papa Ganache in Keyport is more than just your average bakery. ...
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A personalized genetic test at Camden’s Coriell Institute started with a tube of saliva and ended with some surprising results....
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Kids’ gastrointestinal problems can be tough to diagnose. That’s where pediatric specialists step in....
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Medicinal marijuana is now legal in New Jersey, but many of the state’s doctors remain perplexed about how to prescribe the drug. Will Jersey’s strict regulations limit the impact of pot for those patients who need it most? ...
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Researchers are piecing together the intricate puzzle behind a devastating disease that afflicts more than 5 million Americans. Theories abound, but treatment remains elusive. ...
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The mother of an autistic son realizes there are few services for adults living with autism, and acts to change the status quo. ...
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The Raw Deal

June 13, 2011

Psst! Wanna buy some raw milk? Many Jersey families do—but they get the unpasteurized stuff out of state, where its sale is legal. Is it healthful or dangerous? Even Trenton has joined the debate....
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Don’t Bug Me!

May 9, 2011

As the summer travel season heats up, here are some tips to avoid the nagging bedbugs problem infesting nearby metropolitan areas. ...
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Lyme Time

April 11, 2011

As the weather heats up, so does the risk of Lyme disease—and the controversy surrounding diagnosis and treatment. ...
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10 Real Jersey Workouts

December 14, 2009

It's January—the time when many of us set course for improved health and fitness. Some just want to turn over a new leaf; others want a whole new body. Here's how ten real New Jerseyans work up a sweat in hopes of achieving their fitness goals....
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Where Mind and Body Meld

October 13, 2009

Calming therapies step forward to relieve stress and pain associated with disease....
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