Health

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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It's a blood-borne virus that attacks the liver and cases are reaching epidemic proportions in New Jersey and nationwide.

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Strengthening New Jersey's health and medical response in the event of another disaster. That's the purpose of a series of roundtable discussions being held by State Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd.

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A New Jersey judge has rejected arguments to have the court take over the state's medical marijuana program, but medicinal pot supporters plan to appeal the ruling.

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This weather is not only uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous. Experts warn that it is important to recognize and respect those dangers.

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Over the past ten years, the number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, has risen 24 percent.

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For years, we've been hearing about how Jersey had a nursing shortage. But now, word is many nursing graduates are struggling to find employment in their profession.

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While the cleanup and recovery continues almost three months after Superstorm Sandy, some who suffered damage to their homes are getting sick.

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The Assembly Judiciary Committee has cleared a bill that would prohibit a person convicted of a sexual assault that resulted in the birth of child from obtaining custody or visitation rights to that child.

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