Health & Wellness

There's no sign of the West Nile Virus and nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to the state's mosquito control efforts.

In response to the spike of over dose deaths in Ocean County, largely attributed to heroin and prescription drugs, 10th District legislators are proposing two bills aimed at strengthening drug laws.

It's a complaint that's growing increasingly common - New Jersey residents seeking mental health treatment finding out their insurance does not cover what they thought it would cover.

As temperatures continue to flirt with the triple digits, the US Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is hoping to protect the safety of those who have to work outdoors.

Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant opponents are hosting a forum next Tuesday to discuss an upcoming study looking at the health risk associated with living near U.S. nuclear power plants.

The summer of 2013 is already proving to be one of the wettest and hottest in recent memory.

Just in time for the Twinkies return to store shelves, a new study from the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group finds federal subsidies for commodity crops that become junk food additives would buy every taxpayer 20 Twinkies each year.

New Jersey's oppressive heat wave continues with another day of sweat and swelter along with unhealthy air.

Are your children eating too many salty snacks? How is their blood pressure?

New Jersey is considered a national leader when it comes to autism programs for children, but what happens when those kids get older?