Told he needed a lung transplant, man with severe COPD found new hope with a minimally invasive valve treatment that gave him his life back.
Racked by uncontrollable tremors from Parkinson's, she felt like a shell of herself. See how a breakthrough surgery changed everything.
After losing a quarter of her body weight to a mystery illness, Melanie Ferraz finally found a doctor who uncovered the rare physical cause
During a massive stroke, her doctor made a counterintuitive call not to lower her blood pressure. Here’s why it was the key to her survival.
Losing 83 pounds was just the beginning. For Swanny, bariatric surgery was the key to fulfilling her most cherished dream.
After a mysterious illness left her unable to move, Giannina found her "angels" at JFK Johnson who helped her reclaim her independence.
When his back pain was dismissed, a surgeon's keen eye on his scans revealed a hidden tumor and led to a life-saving phone call.
Sidelined by a concussion, a physician found healing through advanced therapies at JFK Johnson that helped her get her life and career back.
A neurologist at JFK University Medical Center, reveals the critical warning signs and new ways to find relief from debilitating head pain.
After a misdiagnosis, a JFKUniversity Medical Center doctor restored one patient's health, hope, and passion for music.
After years of misdiagnosis, Michelle Colucci found hope and healing at Hackensack Meridian JFK Rehabilitation Institute.
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.
World TB Day 2025
The Middlesex County Health Department is aware of the case, and is assisting in the investigation.
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
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.
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”.
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
Beware of hidden holiday hazards.
Gas generators and other fuel powered equipment produce toxic carbon monoxide gas.
World AIDS Day 35
Make food safety your first ingredient.
NJ Poison Control Center warns of potential danger.
Hackensack Meridian Health announced Wednesday they now require everyone wear masks at these four hospitals in their network:
Coronavirus hospital admissions are up seven percent nationwide, according to the latest data from the CDC.
Join us at the Woodbridge Public Library for the following interactive, informative, and engaging health centered programs.
Get the health information you need to know about thyroids and healthy eating December 6th and 14th at the Main Library!
A feral cat found last Friday on Edward Street in Iselin tested positive for the rabies virus, and two residents have been bitten/scratched:
From April 30 to May 6, Woodbridge had 288 new cases in the general public, which is the town's worst week since late January's surge.
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.