NJ swimmers want back in the pool — How long will it take?
A pair of Somerset County swim teammates are "making waves" with a petition for the state to reopen community pools. But what will that even look like in 2020?
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State: 9 vapers diagnosed with 'severe lung disease'
The CDC now is investigating nearly 100 cases of such illness among patients who had been vaping.
For first time since 1980s, N.J. hires a state dental director
Dr. Darwin Hayes' priorities include a comprehensive oral health plan, a surveillance system to track outcomes and integrating oral care into primary care.
NJ plans to add 100+ new medical marijuana businesses
A rapid expansion of New Jersey's medical marijuana program may go beyond what lawmakers envision in bill one vote from reaching Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk.
NJ Health Dept. calls for rapid growth in medical pot dispensarie
New Jersey current has six medical marijuana ATCs, with six more now seeking permits. The state Health Department says 90 will be needed in three years.
Christie's addiction and mental health services change survives, despite opposition
The Senate couldn't muster the votes by the deadline to block it, so the shift of behavioral healthcare to the Department of Health can move forward.
Smoking age will be 21 in NJ — so who's helping 19-year-old quitters?
Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a $7 million increase in spending on smoking cessation, while the higher smoking age could lead to demand among 19- and 20-year-olds.
Next tool in NJ's opioid overdose fight could be tracking EMS data
NJ may start requiring EMS providers to report each encounter with a patient, so officials can track, analyze and improve response to medical emergencies.