By Lauren Kolacki The CDC released its first report on trans questions for students and it showed that more than a third of those who identify as transgender have attempted suicide as well. Nearly one in 50 U.S. high school students considers them self-transgender, and more than a third of those say they at- tempted … Continued

Being physically active is important for your health. Adults who are physically active are less likely to develop some chronic diseases than adults who are inactive. Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can benefit from a physically active … Continued

By Lysanne Loucel, MBA, IBCLC You’ve probably heard that “breast is best.” In addition to being a catchy phrase, it’s true: there are a number of benefits for both mother and baby for those who choose to breastfeed. THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY 1. Breast milk contains live immunity. When a baby consumes breast … Continued

Regular Fast Food meals also contribute to Poor Academics. Fast food can lead to impaired academic performance because high sugar levels followed by sugar crashes and poor concentration levels make it difficult to accomplish tasks which need extended periods of focused attention. Blood sugar fluctuations can also result in mood swings and lack of alertness, … Continued

Most parents can attest to the difficulty of getting kids to try new foods. Picky eating is nothing new, but what happens when it involves many foods, never goes away, or gets worse? Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder involving an extreme avoidance or low intake of food. Dr. Julie Lesser, MD, … Continued

By Ankur Desai, MD With a new year in full swing, it is often a perfect time for introspection on our lives, and we find ourselves motivated to make significant changes with the goal of making ourselves better, more successful people. These changes can vary widely, from changing our image physi- cally, to thinking about … Continued

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

With the addition of interventional pain specialist Jagjeet Singh, MD and the opening of the of its 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 for patients in New Jersey. Dual Board-certified in interventional … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki Everyone loves a warm, crackling fire — but maybe not the smoky buildup and soot it leaves behind on your brick and glass. To clean fireplace glass without leaving a scratch, crumple a piece of newspaper, wet it, then sprinkle some baking soda on it. Rub the dirty area of the glass, … Continued