Measles-Infected Traveler Visited Newark Airport, Bergen County

Authorities say the traveler may have exposed people to measles at the airport, a hotel, a Starbucks, a local pub and a medical center.

Millions of People in the U.S. Have Inactive TB but Don't Know It

World TB Day 2025

Why Research on Tuberculosis is Even More Relevant Today

Rutgers Health experts discuss the infectious disease and the university’s role in research and treatment on the occasion of World TB Day

Rutgers Expert Says Measles Vaccines Are 'Safe' After NJ Outbreak

"The internet and social media have sparked distrust in the safe and effective vaccination schedule that has been in effect for decades."

Prevention is the Strongest Antidote for Poisoning

The New Jersey Poison Control Center urges implementing poison safety practices at home during National Poison Prevention Week.

Carbon Monoxide Sickens NJ Family of Four

NJ Poison Control Center experts warn of unsafe use of portable gas generators and to check CO detector batteries with the time change.

Carbon Monoxide Sickens NJ Family of Four

NJ Poison Control Center experts warn of unsafe use of portable gas generators and to check CO detector batteries with the time change.

Rutgers ‘Mobile Clinic’ Provides Health Care On Wheels In Newark

The mobile unit conducts psychiatric assessments and provides care for acute issues such as infections and filling prescriptions.

Deadly Brain Illness Linked To Flu In Children: What To Know In NJ

The "serious brain complication" has gone mostly unreported; a New Jersey doctor said there has been a case confirmed in the state.

Stigma, Unequal Access and an Aging Population: Challenges to HIV Care

Rutgers Health experts discuss the pressing issues in HIV treatment and prevention

Rutgers Surgeons Perform First Robotic Breast Reconstruction In NJ

Two surgeons at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School are the first in the state to use robotics in breast reconstruction after cancer treatment

Micro-Plastics Make Other Pollutants More Dangerous: Rutgers Study

A new study found a “dangerous cycle of contamination” in connection with micro-plastics.

NJ Bill Would Force Health Insurers To Cover Treatments For Stuttering

NJ Senator: “Speech disorders such as stuttering can have enormous impacts on the development of our children and their self-confidence.”

Health Care Students and Clinicians Support Integrated Care Education

A multidisciplinary, team approach to health care delivery education is valued by health sciences students and faculty, according to a Rutge

Tobacco Sales to Underage Buyers Continue Despite Federal Laws

Rutgers researchers find nearly half of purchase attempts by people under 21 at tobacco retailers in the state resulted in a sale

Is Fluoride Making Kids Dumber? Here's What This NJ Dental Expert Says

Water fluoridation is a “safe way to prevent tooth decay,” a Rutgers University expert says – despite what you may have recently heard.

Weighing Facts Against Myths in the Fluoride Debate

A Rutgers pediatric dental expert discusses why fluoride in U.S. drinking water isn’t a concern

Acetaminophen Overdose Alert

New Jersey Poison Control Center experts warn too much acetaminophen can be toxic

NJ Poison Control Center Sees Wave Of Acetaminophen Overdoses

More than 600 products on the market contain acetaminophen, including over-the-counter products such as Tylenol and other cold relief meds.

Health Care Workers At University Hospital To Get Raises, New Benefits

Another major labor agreement has passed muster at the Newark hospital.

Rutgers Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Neuroscience & Brain Research

Members of the Brain Health Institute mark a decade of innovation with an awards ceremony honoring faculty

Rutgers Health Forms Corps to Clear the Air About Asthma in Newark

An initiative headed by the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy aims to use education to end pediatric asthma deaths in Newark and beyond

​Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress

World AIDS Day 2024

Rutgers Expert Makes Plea For Better Lead Screening During Pregnancy

Universal screening is not mandated in New Jersey or nationwide. That needs to change, according to health experts at Rutgers University.

Essex County Veterans Get Free Dental Care Through Rutgers Program

VIDEO: “Your teeth are your personality,” a New Jersey military veteran said. “That’s the first thing people see.”

Mobile Health Fair In Essex County: Free Screenings, Health Info

Services will include mammography screenings, HIV and STD testing, pap smear screenings, prostate cancer screenings and more.

MedicZero: Saving Lives by Transforming Bystander Emergency Response

The Rutgers alumni–backed nonprofit is empowering bystanders to save lives through interventions such as hands-only CPR

More Nurses Per Patient: Deal Reached At University Hospital In Newark

A major milestone has been reached when it comes to “safe staffing” at the state’s only public hospital, a nurses union says.

Newark Nurses, Hospital Avoid Strike; Deal Includes ‘Safe Staffing’

Nurses at University Hospital – one of the busiest in the state – have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

Flu Vaccines Are Important for People with HIV

People with HIV are at higher risk for serious flu illness.

Contract Talks At Newark Hospital Stall Over Nurse-To-Patient Ratios

The union wants more nurses-per-patient at University Hospital, one of the busiest medical centers in North Jersey.

Doctors Are Giving Unneeded C-Sections To Black Moms In NJ: Study

“Unacceptable. Deeply disturbing. Dangerous.” These are some of the reactions from New Jersey advocates after reading this recent study.

Rutgers Medical Students Boost Hospital Patients' Spirits

Wielding scissors and razors, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students help those who are hospitalized and feeling scruffy

The Flow Initiative and Planned Parenthood Launch New Period Survey

The Flow Initiative and PPNCSNJ launch new survey to address period poverty in New Jersey

Future Scientists In Newark Get ‘Biomedical Springboard’ To Success

The inaugural Pathway to Scientist program at Rutgers takes learning from the classroom to the lab.

Essex County Offers Vaccines For Underserved Kids As School Year Nears

The program provides free vaccines to eligible children from throughout Essex County.

How to Prevent Potential Poisonings During the Back to School Rush

Rutgers poison expert offers tips to prevent children of all ages from coming into contact with poisons at home and school

Ribbon Cut On New Family Dentist Office, Kids Care Facility In Newark

The Abra Health Group recently opened a family dentist office and children’s primary care facility in New Jersey’s largest city.

Public Health Clinic Opens At East Side High School In Newark

The Ironbound’s newest health care clinic has its own separate entrance at the school. It offers a variety of services for the community.

Rutgers Health Names New Dean to Lead School of Nursing

Angela Starkweather, known for her research in pain and chronic illness management, served as assistant dean of research development at the

How Pet Therapy Helps Patients Manage Stress And Anxiety

At Banner Health facilities, sometimes a wet nose and wagging tail are exactly what the doctor ordered.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.