Health Update

A day at the Jersey Shore can give you perfect beach waves, but experts say salt water may also leave hair dry, brittle and prone to breakage.

Hackensack Meridian Health's Carrier Clinic mental health facility in Belle Mead has expanded to treat younger kids in crisis.

Concerns rise in Keyport over a potential cancer cluster tied to the closed Aeromarine landfill, prompting state action and community discussions.

With summer just around the corner, Bing cherries are ready to make their sweet debut. These little gems are more than just a treat!

Living in New Jersey means nonstop movement, but burnout is real. Here’s why slowing down matters more than you think in 2026.

The NJ Senate recently passed a bill that would allow police officers to carry and administer life-saving EpiPens, with proper training involved.

With the measles virus detected in NJ wastewater, it’s a reminder from experts of the importance of keeping vaccinations up to date, especially for travelers.

State lawmakers are pushing forward with a bill that could protect individuals from discrimination based on weight and height. This could be a major shift.

As a psilocybin research pilot program takes root in New Jersey, it’s a reminder of how far we’ve come in understanding mental health.

With thousands of NJ residents relying on ADAP, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Cuts to funding could change the game for HIV treatment across the region.