Health

Deep-fried foods may be causing trouble in the Deep South. People whose diets are heavy on them and sugary drinks like sweet tea and soda were more likely to suffer a stroke, a new study finds.

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As the flu outbreak continues to plague the region, schools across New Jersey have seen an increase in absences among students and staff, but it hasn't been as big a problem as in other school years. That's according to a survey by the New Jersey School Boards Association.

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Above and beyond healthcare services, hospitals across New Jersey provided $2.3 billion in added benefits to their communities in 2011.  That's according to a report from the New Jersey Hospital Association.

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It's been 3 years since Jersey's medical marijuana law took effect, but thousands of patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions are still not able to legally buy pot to get relief.

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Have you been to a hospital in the Garden State lately?

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When it comes to vaccinations, adults aren't doing the best job at keeping up to date. That's according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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It's been three years since New Jersey became one of only two states in the country to enact a family leave insurance law.

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The flu bug rages on. The New Jersey Department of Health says New Jersey flu activity remains high this week.

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There's been an increase in outbreaks of the norovirus in New Jersey and State Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd is reminding residents to take precautions to protect their health. Norovirus, which is also referred to as stomach flu, viral gastroenteritis or food poisoning, likes the colder weather.

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For years, Jonathan Izak watched his now 12-year-old autistic brother struggle to communicate, knowing that he wanted to reach the outside world, but couldn't which made him incredibly frustrated.

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