Measure aims to improve access to sunscreen in NJ schools
Sunscreen is currently labeled as an over-the-counter drug in New Jersey and has been for decades.
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NJ teen vaping down — but a new tobacco problem is on the rise
Efforts to stop youth vaping in New Jersey are working but the fight against Big Tobacco isn't over.
Threat at home: Risky drugs getting in the hands of young NJ kids
Young children are explorers, and they may not know any better when they come across an unsecured narcotic.
New shots available: NJ flu and COVID season is coming
Summer is headed out, and respiratory illnesses are bound to move in.
Non-suicide crisis? 'Warmline' in New Jersey is here to listen
Not everyone who's struggling needs a suicide hotline. Sometimes, an individual just needs a listening ear.
NJ lagging with vaccination across the board, report says
Not enough New Jersey residents are taking advantage of vaccines, suggests an analysis released on Wednesday.
Rutgers research takes on NJ demo with much higher suicide risk
With a shocking statistic in mind, a new research effort out of Rutgers University aims to develop an effective therapy process for a specific demographic.
NJ posts promising numbers in fight against opioid crisis
"We're very hopeful that this will continue," said Angelo Valente, executive director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.
Obesity figures reveal New Jersey's fattest counties
Nearly 30% of New Jersey adults are considered obese, according to new data from the state Department of Health.
NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
As New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection.
Are NJ Residents at Risk of Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus?
It is mosquito season and until we get cold weather moving in it is a time in the Garden State to deal with mosquitos.
NJ Could You See Your Medical Bills Paid?
News Update: Could You See Your Medical Bills Paid?