Under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy and sponsored Assemblyman Ron Dancer, prescription drug costs will be more affordable and transparent by eliminating controversial practices known as clawbacks and gag clauses. The bill (S2690/A3993/A2214) prohibits pharmacy benefit managers, the middleman that manage the prescription drug part of health insurance plans, from charging a … Continued

By Pam Teel Until the 1940s, quinine was the go-to way to treat malaria infections. Its history is one tightly entangled with the history of European empires, and their quests for domination in the malar- ia-ridden areas of the world. The history of this drug, and the plant it derives from, stretches the globe, from … Continued

Healthcare system devoted to comprehensive spine care grows bench of pain management experts With the addition of interventional pain specialist Jagjeet Singh, MD and the opening of it’s new office in Freehold, Altair Health- one of the nation’s first physician-managed healthcare systems devoted to comprehensive spine care- continues to expand as it revolutionizes spine care … Continued

By Mia Inqui The chemical process during the manufacture of the caramel coloring used in soft drinks such as cola produces a carcinogen that could be raising the risk of cancer. Matching laboratory tests conducted by Consumer Reports on 11 different soft drinks showed with an analysis of average consumption by Americans, the researchers found that one … Continued

The dentist may be the first person who sees that you may be at risk for Sleep Apnea—specifically, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? (OSA) – OSA is a medical condition where your airway collapses or is obstructed while you are asleep. Result: you do not get adequate oxygen in your blood, and to your … Continued

It is important to keep in mind that teeth can become non- restorable for various reasons. Initially, one thinks of decay and periodontal (gum disease) issues as the cause. In many cases, these two issues can effect teeth that are natural, with or without fillings / crowns on them. Trauma or grinding of teeth can also … Continued

I have been wanting to try CBD. I’m a little nervous to do it but I see it sold everywhere. From the gas station to the supermarket I see signs, “CBD sold here!!!” How do I go about finding a safe high-quality product?” ANSWER: “CBD Products” are a mixture of cannabidiols and other compounds from … Continued

A: Prosthodontics is one of ten dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA). A prosthodontist is a highly trained dentist who has completed dental school plus three additional years of advanced training and education in an ADA-accredited Prosthodontic Postdoctoral Program. Prosthodontics is an all-encompassing specialty. A prosthodontist is responsible for the continuum of … Continued