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Rethinking the Flu Shot – Do You Think the Epidemic is Hype or Real? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:48:15 +0000

Last week I made the pronouncement that I wasn’t getting a flu shot.

Reason?

Because I have a pretty strong immune system, and so far, have been able to ward off seasonal maladies like the flu, viruses, and the like

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Half of N.J. Adults Could Be Considered Obese by 2030 – How to Buck the Trend? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:01:50 +0000

It’s pretty scary to think that a good many people around the country, but especially here in New Jersey, have such little control over their eating habits that the above headline could ring true

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Do You Know What Your Blood Pressure Is? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:17:40 +0000

One out of three Jersey adults could be at an increased risk for cardiac problems and possible death, and not even realize it, because they have high blood pressure.

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CDC Wants Baby-Boomers to Test For Hepatitis-C

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:36:47 +0000

The government is recommending all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C.

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Texting While Driving Popular Among Older Teens: CDC

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:08:11 +0000

Health officials say more than half of high school seniors admit they text or email while driving.

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Accidental Kids' Deaths Down 30 Percent, Says CDC

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:40:04 +0000

Health officials say accidents are killing far fewer children and teenagers than in the past.

The death rate dropped about 30 percent from 2000 to 2009. One big reason was a decline in traffic fatalities, which annually account for half or more of kids' deaths caused by accidents.

Childhood deaths from drowning, fires and falls also plummeted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the report Monday. The CDC did not examine causes for the decline.

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Flu Season Picks Up Steam, Vaccinations Still Available [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:50:34 +0000

After a slow start, flu season has officially arrived.

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Biggest Source of Salt? You'd Be Surprised

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:34:28 +0000

Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as salty junk food like potato chips.

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