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Club meeting to focus on climate change
The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at East Brunswick Fire District No. 1, Civic Center Station, 303 Rues Lane. Guest speaker Dr. David Robinson of the department of geography at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, will offer a PowerPoint presentation on his research in applied climate, especially relating to New…
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Helmetta adopts tax abatement for mill developer
By ADAM C. UZIALKO Staff Writer HELMETTA — The Borough Council authorized an ordinance granting a 22-year tax abatement to Camelot at Helmetta, a 200-unit apartment complex located at the site of the long-vacant Helme Products snuff mill on Main Street. Mayor Nancy Martin said the paymentin lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement is an essential piece to…
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Safe snow shoveling
By Clare Schuld, R.N. Shoveling snow can be dangerous and should be approached with caution. If you have lifting limitations or back problems, then it might be best to hire someone to help you rather than take a chance of injuring yourself. If, however, you are unable to do that and absolutely must shovel your…
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Medical weight loss can be an answer to obesity
By Dr. Jenny Liu Many people who try to lose weight on their own find that they can’t do it.While you may lose a little bit of weight, more often than not it comes back. Don’t let past trouble with weight loss prevent you from finding weight loss success. Obesity is a medical problem. Your…
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Baby Fair to be held at Freehold Raceway Mall Feb. 7
Ladies, prepare to be pampered! The Childbirth Center at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, will be hosting a baby fair at the Freehold Raceway Mall on Feb. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. Whether you’re a new mom or momto be, stop by the baby fair to learn more about the Childbirth Center at Riverview.…
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Sinus infections: To treat or not to treat
By Dr. Jennifer J. Adams The paranasal sinuses are air spaces within the facial bones that communicate with the nasal passages through narrow channels.They are lined by respiratory-type cells that both produce mucus and move it along through the motion of cilia, tiny hair-like projections on the surface of these cells. Sinus infections, or sinusitis,…
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St. Peter’s to hold Free Men’s Health Event Feb. 7
St. Peter’s University Hospital, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, will hold a Free Men’s Health Event on Feb. 7 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center. Hear from a cardiologist, an internist and a urologist who will tell you want you need to know about your body’s mechanics and the steps…
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The importance of oral cancer screenings
Did you know that oral cancer is one of the most lethal cancers out there, killing almost 60 percent of those who are diagnosed? However, if diagnosed early, oral cancer can also have one of the highest survival rates — reaching as high as 80 percent. This wide disparity only emphasizes the need for regular…
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Get heart and stroke smart: Rock your red Feb. 6
By Eric J. Uhrik, M.D. It’s not just a man’s disease. National Wear Red Day is a day set aside for women to learn how to lessen their risk for heart attack and stroke. Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it is 80 percent preventable with lifestyle changes and medication. So…
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