• CINJ studies combo of vaccine and hormone therapy in prostate cancer treatment

    I nvestigators at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) have partnered with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and launched a clinical trial examining the effectiveness of a combined vaccine and hormone treatment for prostate cancer that is resistant to hormone therapy and not visible on imaging tests such as a CT scan and a…

  • Delta Dental Finds American children need to brush more often, longer

    Survey reveals gap between reported and recommended dental hygiene habits Poor and infrequent brushing may be the biggest obstacle keeping children from good oral health. That’s one of the key findings from a recent survey of American children’s oral health, conducted on behalf of Delta Dental Plans Association, the nation’s leading dental benefits provider. While…

  • September is Sports Eye Injury Prevention Month

    By Dr. S. Moshe Roth What is protective sports eyewear? These are eyeglass frames or goggles specifically designed and manufactured to meet or exceed the appropriate United States impact protection standards.All protective sports eyewear must also have polycarbonate lenses designed to withstand impact. A study by Prevent Blindness America showed that within one year, over…

  • Rheumatologist says ultrasound is a fast, non-invasive way to diagnosis joint pain

    There are more than 100 types of arthritis causing pain and swelling for many people, especially as they age. The key to effective treatment for sufferers is an accurate diagnosis. Board certified rheumatologist Janak R. Goyal, M.D., RDMS, FACR, on staff at the Human Motion Institute at Raritan Bay Medical Center, says,“Ultrasound is now being…

  • When to call in the professionals

    Some families prefer to work on their own, with recommendations from health experts. Others benefit from structured diabetes prevention programs. However, if your child’s blood sugar isn’t under control and you see that lifestyle changes are happening very slowly, it’s time to get experts involved, says Kerri Boutelle, Ph.D, expert in weight loss programs for…

  • The rise (and fall?) of the insulin crowd

    The number of kids and teenagers with type 2 diabetes is growing rapidly, with no apparent end in sight. Can anything be done to stop it? Yes, say experts, and keeping a child healthy and diabetes-free should be a family affair. By Bev Bennett CTW Features Once rarely seen before mid-life, more children and teens…

  • Golf Outing will aid firefighters’ families

    Brothers Helping Brothers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families of New Jersey firefighters killed or disabled in the line of duty, will hold its 12th annual fundraising golf outing on Sept. 21 at Bunker Hill, Princeton. Tee-off and shotgun start are set for 12:30 p.m. The event, a twoman scramble, will include a buffet…

  • Teens will make armbands at library

    The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, invites teens in grades six through 12 to learn how to make armbands using bolts in a craft program set for 6-7 p.m. Sept. 11. Registration is not required. The program is free of charge and open to the public. For more information,…

  • Giant yard sale on tap for Sept. 8

    The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of East Brunswick and St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus Council No. 11873 will hold their annual Giant Yard Sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 8 in the parking lot at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 460 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will feature outdoor vendor sales and an indoor yard…

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