• Pavlina Gjurovska

    Mrs. Gjurovska, 76, of East Brunswick, formerly of South River, died Feb. 20, 2013, in CareOne at East Brunswick. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as an operator with Continental Bakery/Wonder Bread, East Brunswick, where she worked for 10 years. She was predeceased by a brother, Jordan Gjurovski. Surviving are a son, Vanch Popovski,…

  • Stem cell research focusing on autism’s genetic mysteries earns $2.125 million grant

    The social symbol for autism awareness, a ribbon of brightly colored puzzle pieces, reflects the complexity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).A new five-year $2.125 million grant from the New Jersey Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism will fund research of induced pluripotent stem cells that may be used to piece together the…

  • Men at ‘high’ skeletal risk prior to prostate cancer hormone therapy likely to have more fractures

    I n what is believed to be the first study to describe the impact on men with a high risk of bone fracture who are receiving long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer, new research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey shows this population to have a higher fracture incidence following treatment completion.…

  • Spring clean your diet

    By Heather Cunningham R.D., C.N.S.C. Spring will be here before you know it, and the warmer weather can bring thoughts of new approaches to nutrition and health. More and more, people are trying to eliminate chemicals from their bodies and want their food to be healthier.“Eating Clean” is a new diet state of mind that…

  • The CINJ partners with Cooper University Hospital on research study

    The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Cooper University Hospital — a Major Clinical Research Affiliate of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey — are working together on a nontherapy research study that examines factors related to the early development of breast cancer in African American women. Investigators will explore how these factors compare to…

  • JFK Medical Center awarded advanced certification for stroke centers

    JFK Medical Center has attained advanced certification by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, having met The Joint Commission’s standards for Disease-Specific Care Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.This means JFK is part of an elite group of providers in the country focused on complex stroke care. Complex Stroke Centers are recognized as…

  • A healthy handful of foods to appease the emotional eater

    What not-bad-for-you foods are best to have on hand for emotionally weak moments? Experts offer a few suggestions. Complex carbohydrates Eat 100 percent whole grain products that will provide you with lasting energy to keep your mood upbeat, such as 100 percent whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, black beans and even…

  • I get so emotional, baby

    … and I think of food By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features For many, overeating is a state of mind. Find out why overeating is often emotional, how to cope and how to stop yourself. You’ve had a bad day at work. Or maybe someone cut you off in traffic. Or perhaps you found a handful…

  • Rosarians holding Easter Babka Sale

    St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River, is conducting its Easter Babka Sale though March 24. Cost is $11 and $12.50 for each babka. Varieties include cinnamon crumb, poppy seed, prune, raisin, cheese, apricot and cheese, and raspberry and cheese. Orders, with payment, may be given to any Rosarian in the Seniors Room after all…

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