The national nonprofit organization describes the symptoms of overdosing on the mixture of drugs – and how to help those affected.
Vitamin A is a key part of the treatment for measles, but it must be used carefully under medical supervision.
Join us to learn more about microplastics and the impact of fast fashion on energy and the environment.
World TB Day 2025
The New Jersey Poison Control Center urges implementing poison safety practices at home during National Poison Prevention Week.
NJ Poison Control Center experts warn of unsafe use of portable gas generators and to check CO detector batteries with the time change.
New Jersey Poison Control Center experts warn too much acetaminophen can be toxic
World AIDS Day 2024
People with HIV are at higher risk for serious flu illness.
Spraying will occur in various communities across the county following the detection of Eastern equine encephalitis in Rockaway Township.
State's poison control center warns residents about carbon monoxide poisoning ahead of possible power outages from stormy weather.
The path to life-saving treatment starts with testing.
Dangerously high temperatures can affect your health.
The investigation continues into the crash on Thursday night along Route 46, which left a male pedestrian fatally injured.
New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips to prevent accidental exposures and injuries during Memorial Day weekend.
Allergy medicines can cause side effects. The New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips.
A milestone in public health and community safety.
National Poison Prevention Week 2024
Accidental overdose is a serious risk during “sniffle season”.
Carbon monoxide gas can build up quickly, poisoning people and pets
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas
A Rutgers Poison Control expert discusses the health risks posed to children from this popular toy, which lawmakers are seeking to ban
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas.
Beware of hidden holiday hazards.
World AIDS Day 35
Make food safety your first ingredient.
NJ Poison Control Center warns of potential danger.
Today is National HIV Testing Day. Get Tested - Connect to Services - Stay Healthy
Smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada is lingering above several states on the East Coast this week.
Runners from Parsippany will take on the 2023 Boston Marathon 26.2-mile race on Monday. Here's how to watch and cheer for them:
The event's goal is to assist residents in getting rid of unused and unnecessary prescription medications from their medicine cabinets.
Houses built before 1978, like two-thirds of those in Parsippany, carry a higher chance of lead exposure without abatement.
The health care provider received high marks from nonprofit Leapfrog's bi-annual hospital-safety report.
Among 353 nursing homes in New Jersey, 47 long-term and 68 short-term care facilities were ranked as 'high performing.'
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up. Here are some local dropoff sites.
The new shots are designed to offer better protection against the currently dominant COVID strains. They'll soon be available in Parsippany.
Positive Development provides occupational services for children and adolescents with autism.
Common carriers of the virus are raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats and feral (stray) cats, the township said.
With COVID boosters now available for almost all age groups, here's how many people in Parsippany have received them.
COVID vaccines are now available for children as young as 6 months old. Here's where you can find them, or get on a waitlist.
At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.