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Potential clue associated with aggressive prostate cancer identified by Rutgers investigators
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men and the leading cause of cancer deaths in white,African-American and Hispanic men, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Current treatment of prostate cancer targets androgens, hormones which promote the growth and spread of cancer cells. However, it remains unclear why, despite…
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Sugar is bad for more than just your waistline
By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri A s a bariatric surgeon, I see many people struggling with serious chronic health conditions related to obesity. Often, these patients say their weight issues are due to an addiction to sugar.This is certainly understandable. Let’s face it ,sugar tastes good.And the more you partake, the more your body asks for…
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Rutgers CINJ is one of 50 sites in nation to offer COMET-2 clinical trial
Study addresses need to develop pain therapies for some prostate cancer patients Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is one of 50 sites across the nation to offer a clinical trial known as COMET-2 that examines whether the drug cabozantinib is effective in reducing bone pain in patients with prostate cancer that is no longer…
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Maintain a healthy weight and active lifestyle to beat obesity
By Lori Morell Two thirds of American adults are overweight or obese. By the year 2030, it’s predicted that 42 percent of Americans will be severely obese, with more than 100 pounds over a healthy weight. Obesity is one of the greatest contributors to growing health care costs, as excess weight is linked to Diabetes,…
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Healthy eating, no labels required
With countless popular ‘eating lifestyles’ competing for supremacy, choosing a diet is more complicated than ever. So don’t. By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features Paleo.Vegan.Vegetarian. Mediterranean. Gluten-free. Flexitarian. Don’t want to go ‘all in’? Who says you have to label yourself? “When you look at all these diets together, you see that they all have commonalities…
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Top diets: Yay or nay?
U.S. News recently came out with its Top Five Diets. We asked nutrition expert Amy Jamieson-Petonic to weigh in on this list. “My first recommendation for any lifestyle change is to meet with a registered dietitian before you begin,” she says. “The RD can really help you determine a road map to learn how to…
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County candidates to attend reception Sept. 7
Republican candidates for the North Brunswick Township Council will hold a campaign reception 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at American Legion Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The following candidates are scheduled to attend: North Brunswick council candidates Carmine Genovese and Gina Di Venuto, Franklin Township Mayor and state Senate candidate Brian Levine, Assembly candidate…
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Local electrical union partners with JCP&L
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has announced its partnership with a local electrical trade union to provide damage assessment and public safety resources after a severe storm or other major event. The partnership will include International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 102 members who will be available for dispatch following major storms to…
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Author’s advice: Open lines of communication
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Problems occur when parents don’t open the lines of communication with their children about planning ahead financially, according to an Old Bridge native who recently published his first book. Saul Simon, a certified financial planner for more than 30 years, put his experience to use in “Simon Says: Love Your…
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