Source: CentralJersey.com Adolescence can be a tumultuous time complicated by hormonal changes, academic pressures, social challenges, and the quest for self-identity. These factors, combined with the pervasive influence of digital technology and social media, have the potential to lead to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues, such as eating disorders and substance abuse. That […]
Source: FDA.gov The U.S. Food And Drug Administrtation (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products due to the potential risk of eye infections that could result in partial vision loss or blindness. These products are marketed under the following brands: CVS Health Leader (Cardinal […]
Source: TapInto.net New Jersey and 41 other states have sued Meta in federal and state court, claiming the company knowingly designed features on Facebook and Instagram that are harmful and purposefully addict children and teens. The plaintiffs say Meta falsely assured the public some features are suitable for young users. “As New Jersey’s chief law […]
Food Insecurity Awareness: Feeding America.org · New Jersey Food Pantry Directory New Jersey Food Banks: Norwescap · Mercer Street Friends · Community Food Banks · Fulfill · Food Bank of South Jersey Source: South Jersey Food Bank More than 725,000 New Jerseyans, including 175,000 children, are food insecure, lacking consistent access to nutritious foods and […]
Source: NJ.com The Paulsboro Board of Education and Paulsboro Junior High have agreed to pay $30,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a former student who was allegedly harassed, bullied and beaten unconscious by other students while district employees did nothing. The 10-count lawsuit alleged negligence by school staff, failure to train […]
Source: NorthJersey.com New Jersey now has a one-stop shop for reproductive health care information. “New Jersey is and always will be a safe haven for reproductive health care, period,” New Jersey governor Phil Murphy said. “At a moment when far-right extremists are waging war on reproductive health care freedoms, it has never been more important […]