Source: MSN.com Emergency rooms at Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood and Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, both part of the New Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health system, were forced to shut down after what appears to have been a ransomware attack on their internal systems. Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that prevents […]
One of the paperwork burdens following a death in the family was lifted from the bereaved last week when New Jersey governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to allow a surviving spouse or family member to drive their loved one’s vehicle longer. Under the new law, (A1150) widows, widowers and relatives can drive their loved one’s […]
Diabetes Awareness: National Institutes of Health · New Jersey Diabetes Foundation · American Diabetes Association · Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation · Ozempic Side Effects Over 37 million Americans have diabetes and one in five people don’t even know they have it. Today, diabetes causes more deaths than breast cancer and AIDS combined. And in this […]
Sources: NJ.com; DailyPaws.com New Jersey could soon become the third state in the nation to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes and cigars, addictive products that public health experts say appeal to underage smokers and minority communities, as a state legislative panel approved the latest version of the proposal yesterday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been […]
Source: Advertiser News South Starting in her early 20s, Alana Van Der Sluys had three undiagnosed eating disorders. She recovered from them by reading books and listening to podcasts. Although she recommends seeking medical help for an eating disorder, the books and podcasts helped her. Since then, the Jefferson NJ resident has become an English […]
Source: The Takeout Fire departments across the country are bracing themselves for one of their busiest times of year: Thanksgiving is in just a couple of weeks, and many Americans feel the urge to bust out a vat of oil. The thought of a juicy, deep-fried bird prompts many home cooks to go the DIY […]