• Helping breast cancer patients with a challenging decision

    Rutgers CINJ investigators awarded $400K for research Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey surgical oncologist Laurie J. Kirstein, M.D., FACS, and associate director for Cancer Prevention, Control and Population Science Sharon L. Manne, Ph.D., have been awarded a $404,089 grant (R21CA187643) from the National Cancer Institute to explore the decision making process women with non-hereditary…

  • Master your metabolism for better weight management

    By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri Why can one person eat like a growing boy and not gain a pound, while another person’s every indulgence goes right to their hips? The answer lies in our metabolism, the little engine that burns calories all day, every day. Because of genetics, some people do burn calories faster than others.…

  • The case for early detection

    Mammograms are just one component of an overall early detection plan for breast cancer. Leading breast cancer research organization and screening advocate Susan G. Komen says 1.7 million new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed across the globe in 2012.While breast cancer still affects millions of women (and a smaller number of men), greater knowledge…

  • Exploring the use of aspirin and a diabetes drug for prostate cancer prevention and control

    Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey population science researcher XiangLin Tan, M.D., Ph.D., has been awarded a $852,705 Career Development Award (K07CA190541) from the National Cancer Institute to explore the use of aspirin and a diabetes drug for prostate cancer prevention and control, especially in obese men. Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most…

  • How you can lower your risk of breast cancer

    Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to lung cancer. One in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research found that 22 percent of women named breast cancer as the disease they fear most.The specter…

  • Tickets available for Fish and Chicken Fry

    The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will hold its annual Fish and Chicken Fry 5-7 p.m. Oct. 16. Takeouts will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Dining-room seating is set for 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets cost $13 in advance; limited tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $15 each. Chicken is available…

  • Hebrew reading course planned at synagogue

    Congregation Beth Ohr of Old Bridge, in conjunction with the National Jewish Outreach Program, will offer a six-week crash course in learning to read Hebrew 11 a.m. Thursdays beginning Oct. 15 at the temple, 70 Route 516. Linda Benish will teach the weekly 90- minute sessions. The course is free of charge for Beth Ohr…

  • Driving initiative aims for zero fatalities on roads

    OLD BRIDGE – Local motorists and motorists from throughout New Jersey are being asked to join a day-long initiative designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and help keep the roadways fatality free. “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day” will take place across the state and nation on Oct. 10 as part of a…

  • Ghosts, gourds and frightful films at Old Bridge Library

    OLD BRIDGE – There will be plenty of fun fall events happening at the Old Bridge Public Library central branch in October. On Saturday, Oct. 10, the library will serve as the host to a family pumpkin painting class at 3 p.m.; all ages are welcome but registration is required. Then, on Saturday, Oct. 24,…

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