Health & Wellness

The idea - while noble - is misguided, says Deminski.

More young athletes are choosing one sport and playing it year-round. But, the growing NJ trend leaves kids more vulnerable to recurrent injuries and burnout.

Community health workers aim to spot the environmental factors inside a home that may trigger a flare-up of the chronic lung disease.

This month we turn our attention to certain health threats that men face, particularly prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

It's the second confirmed case associated with the consumption of raw milk in the United States this year.

Among those who've taken prescription pain medications, 16 percent said addiction is a concern. Two-thirds admit they had no concerns or hesitations prior to taking their prescription.

"Colleges are tough," said Loriann Reinhardt, donor recruitment account manager for the Community Blood Council of New Jersey. "The kids — I don't know if their schedules are too tight, but they're not motivated to come out and donate at all."

The clock is ticking on a final decision.

New Jersey employers expect their health care costs will rise by an average of 5 percent, according to a survey of employer-sponsored health plans from Mercer, an employee-benefits consulting firm based in Princeton.

Recovery specialists are on-call 24/7 in the event of a case involving a Narcan reversal.