Can New Jersey take on the next public health emergency?
New Jersey misses the mark most notably in the category of water security.
Health & Wellness
CDC stats show quicker rise of suicide among Black youth
Advocates say the latest statistics reinforce growing concern about disparity within an already disturbing trend.
NJ hospitals carefully monitoring asthma medication shortage
The inhalation solution has been listed on the FDA's list of shortages since the fall, but supply issues could become even more prevalent now that a major manufacturer of the drug has stopped production.
7 NJ hospitals rank among the world's best, Newsweek says
New Jersey's best showing is No. 46.
Teen suicide: NJ panel has hearing following Adriana Kuch tragedy
"I've never seen it like this before. Our children are struggling at levels that are unbelievable," Susan Tellone, clinical director for the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, told members of the New Jersey Senate Education Committee.
NJ bill answers: What should I do if someone's having a seizure?
Tens of thousands of New Jersey residents are living with epilepsy.
Allergies already bothering you? Thank NJ's mild winter
Mold spores are bothering you now, and tree pollen may be a factor sooner rather than later.
Mental health absences for students? NJ considering it
One bill would put mental health on a list of state-recognized excused absences. Right now, physical illness isn't on that list.
Teen girls and LGBTQ+ youth exposed to more violence, CDC reports
A CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey finds more teen girls and teens who identify as LGBTQ+ are experiencing high levels of sexual violence, and mental distress.
The tripledemic is over but a new virus is sickening many in NJ
This illness hits suddenly and causes severe intestinal symptoms – how to protect yourself.