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Youngsters invited to Elks free-throw contest
East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 will conduct its annual Free-Throw Hoop Shoot Contest Dec. 5 at the Raritan Valley YMCA, 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Registration is set for 4:30-5 p.m. The hoop shoot, which is part of the statewide Elks competition, will take place 5-7 p.m. In the event of snow, the contest…
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Jane Mayo Ferguson
Jane Mayo Ferguson, 88, formerly of Metuchen, passed away Nov. 17, 2014. Jane was born in Plainfield on April 10, 1926, daughter of the late Ethel Morris Mayo and Sterling Mayo. She was a professor of early childhood education at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and a past member of P.E.O. and the Daughters of the…
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Jane Mayo Ferguson
Jane Mayo Ferguson, 88, formerly of Metuchen, passed away Nov. 17, 2014. Jane was born in Plainfield on April 10, 1926, daughter of the late Ethel Morris Mayo and Sterling Mayo. She was a professor of early childhood education at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and a past member of P.E.O. and the Daughters of the…
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Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition
By Dr. Jennifer J. Adams More than 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus to some degree.Tinnitus is the medical term that describes a perception of sound in one or both ears or in a person’s head when there is no external sound present.Tinnitus is more commonly described as a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, roaring, chirping, or…
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Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition
By Dr. Jennifer J. Adams More than 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus to some degree.Tinnitus is the medical term that describes a perception of sound in one or both ears or in a person’s head when there is no external sound present.Tinnitus is more commonly described as a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, roaring, chirping, or…
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Is new FDA-approved weight loss medication Belviq right for you?
The first new prescription diet drug in 13 years won Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2012, offering a new alternative to aid weight loss.The new drug, called Belviq (lorcaserin), is made by Eisai.Things you need to know about this weight loss pill: How does Belviq work? The drug works by controlling appetite —…
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Life after heart attack
By Dr. Puneet Sahgal Thankfully, you’ve survived a recent heart attack. Keep in mind it takes several months for your heart to heal.When you return home from the hospital, you may feel tired or weak from the damage to your heart muscle and the bed rest you had in the hospital.About one in three patients…
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Having a healthy later-age pregnancy
By Dr. Neeti Misra A silver lining for some older moms:The genes that allow some women to naturally have children later in life also make it likely these women will live a longer life. A new Boston University School of Medicine study has found that women who are able to have children after age 33…
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Replace your missing tooth with a dental implant
There are many reasons that you many find yourself in need of a tooth replacement. Dental patients of all experiences and backgrounds may be in need of a tooth extraction or repair. Advanced stage gum disease or tooth decay can require a tooth to be extracted, as can trauma to the mouth. When you need…
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