• A frequent genomic alteration is identified in a rare subset of breast cancer

    Research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey shows genomic profiling identifies genomic mutations in a gene associated with a rare subset of breast cancer — mutations that cannot otherwise be identified with standard clinical analysis of cells and tissue.The findings, being presented as part of a poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the…

  • Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome are common issues

    By Kenneth A. Kaplan, M.D. Snoring occurs when the flow of air through a narrowed upper airway causes the surrounding tissues to vibrate, creating noises of varying pitch and volume. In the case of simple snoring, which is noisy breathing during sleep without airway obstruction, multiple factors can potentially be at work in creating the…

  • Standing, not sitting, your way to better health

    By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri People who sit at a desk to do their jobs should stand up for at least two hours during the workday, and should progress toward standing up for four hours daily, according to new advice from a panel of experts in the United Kingdom.The advice comes as research increasingly shows that…

  • Today’s bunion and hammertoe correction get feet summer-ready, fast

    By Dr. Ujjwal Datta, D.P.M., FACFAS ‘My foot is killing me!”This is a phrase uttered daily by many people, especially women, due to painful bunions and hammertoes. Most put off medical care for these conditions, as they are either unaware of newer options, or because they have heard that treatment, especially surgery, is often complicated…

  • Public welcome to free health fair hosted by Eric B. Chandler Health Center

    Eric B. Chandler Health Center, New Brunswick, will host the Good Health and Wellness Fair on Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of a national, week-long campaign to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers, the largest and most successful system of primary health care. Free blood…

  • Sports eyewear shopping tips

    Thousands upon thousands of sports-related injuries affect children and adults each year. Prevent Blindness estimates that water and pool activities, followed by basketball and then baseball/softball account for more sports-related eye injuries than any other sports. Male athletes are twice as likely to suffer from sports-related eye injuries than female athletes, but all athletes should…

  • Spotswood Night Out fosters community unity

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer Residents enjoy the National Night Out festivities at the Spotswood Police Department on Aug. 4. SPOTSWOOD – Borough police hosted an evening of games, food and music on Aug. 4 to help bring the community together. “It’s really all about fostering a relationship between the police department and the community,”…

  • Scholarships honor police, fire, EMTs

    By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor The 200 Club of Middlesex County awarded $105,500 in scholarships to 85 children of police, fire and EMS personnel. “The recent warehouse fire in North Brunswick makes us realize what the parents in this room do every day. Thank you,” said 200 Club President Michael McLaughlin as he prepared to…

  • Hearing equipment is option to sign language

    I am writing in response to an article that recently appeared in Greater Media Newspapers — “Sign Language Could Fill Graduation Requirement.” The article quotes state Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini as saying that “850,000 residents throughout the state have some degree of hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound. It (sign language) would greatly benefit…

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