• Diamond Castle and Castle Couture are now open in new location

    Diamond Castle and Castle Couture, two companies under the same roof specializing in fine jewelry, bridal gowns, evening wear, and prom dresses, recently held a ribbon cutting event at its new location, 355 Route 9 south, Manalapan. On Nov. 22, Diamond Castle and Castle Couture opened its doors to the public with a ceremonial ribbon…

  • 3D mammography: aiding the fight against breast cancer

    By Dr. Laurence Chaise A bout 1 in 8 women born today in the U.S. will get breast cancer at some point.The good news is that many more women today can survive breast cancer when it’s found and treated early.A mammogram remains the gold standard in the detection of breast cancer, detecting breast cancer early,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Treating the chronic effects of automobile accidents with wellness, guidance and care

    By Dr. Anthony J. DeLuca Despite all the warnings, regulations and safety precautions, traffic collisions are still a leading cause of pain, injury and suffering across the country. In fact,The National Safety Council estimates that motor vehicle accidents resulted in the deaths of more than 32,000 Americans and another 3.8 million injuries in 2013 alone.…

  • Take 7 steps to supplement caution

    By Bev Bennett CTW Features Miracles don’t come in pill bottles, so don’t believe everything the label claims. Here’s how to exercise caution when using over-the-counter dietary supplements. You can find an over-thecounter dietary supplement for any health concern you have as a mature adult, from bone strength to sexual vitality. Using non-prescription supplements may…

  • Pet photos with Santa set at animal hospital

    Members of the community are invited to have their pet’s photo taken with Santa 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Monroe Animal Hospital, 179 Prospect Plains Road. Individual photos will be emailed or printed and posted on the hospital’s Facebook page. Pictures are free of charge; however, donations for the Animal Rescue Force will be…

  • Church set to offer ‘The Birth of Jesus’

    Christ Episcopal Church of South Amboy will present its Christmas pageant, “The Birth of Jesus,” 2-5 p.m. Dec. 13 at Memorial Hall, 210 Main St., South Amboy. The event also will feature an appearance by Santa. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free of charge. Unwrapped toys will be collected and donated to Toys…

  • Festivities to celebrate Hanukkah season

    The Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick invites area residents to make their own Menorah at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Home Depot, 401 South Main St., Milltown. There will also be a lighting of the 18- foot “Menorah of Freedom” held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in front of the Chabad, 1 Riva Ave.,…

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