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Cancer Ball Update with American Cancer Society [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:16:54 +0000

Get details on this years Cancer Ball 2013

Pollen Pollen Everywhere! [Photos]

Justin Louis — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:42 +0000

A few weeks ago we sent out the warning that experts were saying that this allergy season was going to be pretty intense. With most of Ocean County covered in a fine yellow dust, you can literally see how things are going.

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American Cancer Society Jersey Shore Chapter [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:14 +0000

Get latest about the American Cancer Society here at the Jersey Shore

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Medical Pot For A 2-Year-Old?

Dino Flammia — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:25:02 +0000

The parents of a toddler in Scotch Plains are asking the state to revise its medical marijuana program in a way that could help their daughter with her seizure disorder known as Dravet syndrome.

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New Jersey Hospitals in the Digital Dark Ages [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:29 +0000

Hospitals across the Garden State are way behind the times when it comes to inter-department communication and reaching out to vital personnel when they're needed.

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Good News for Parents-to-Be in New Jersey's Budget [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:10:59 +0000

For the better part of the last decade, most of the news about New Jersey's budget has been pretty bad as the state continues to struggle financially.

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More Kids Have Mental Disorders, Report Says [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49:30 +0000

Childhood mental disorders are on the rise, with one in five kids dealing with some kind of a problem, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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Shore Beaches Undergo Water Quality Tests [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:55 +0000

Since Sandy, health officials around the state have been keeping a close watch on water quality in our streams, lakes, bays and oceans, and with thousands expected to hit the beach this Memorial Day weekend, some are wondering, "Is the water safe?"

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Mystery Water Problem Continues For Jersey Shore Town [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:21 +0000

A mystery water problem remains unsolved in Lake Como and surrounding communities.

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NJ Senator Wants To Raise Cigarette Buying Age To 21 [POLL/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52:27 +0000

Former New Jersey Governor and current State Senator Dick Codey plans to introduce a bill that would raise the minimum age for buying cigarettes in the Garden State from 19 to 21.

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Watch Your Pets – It's a Bad Flea & Tick Season

Justin Louis — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:13 +0000

The weather has been pretty unusual the last couple of months, including a milder than normal winter. Unfortunately, this means that fleas and ticks could be a big problem this year.

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Dog Bites Climb In NJ [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:15 +0000

Between four and five million people become dog bite victims each year. In 2012 alone, State Farm experienced 77 dog bite claims in New Jersey and paid out more than $4.7 million.

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Mold Workshops In Ocean County Cut Through Rumors [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:47:18 +0000

Mold remains one of the top hazards for the Sandy recovery, but with so many different types, health officials in hard-hit Ocean County hope to dispel misconceptions and spread awareness.

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Men Get a Small Taste of Labor Pains [Video]

Justin Louis — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:09:10 +0000

Ladies - have you ever wished that the man in your life could really feel what it's like to give birth? Well these guys decided to step up to the challenge and get just a small taste of the experience.

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New Study Looks At Mental Health After Sandy [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:21:10 +0000

While the Sandy recovery presses on, there are still scars out there you cannot see.

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Look Who's Cooking !

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:08:47 +0000

Find Out About “Look Who’s Cooking” 2013 Event features local “Men of Distinction” who have opened their hearts in support of women’s health and will serve their culinary specialties while attendees stroll, sip, savor, and support. HAVE A FLAIR FOR COOKING? CONTACT US TO BECOME A DISTINGUISHED CHEF! The favorite recipes of our chefs will [...]

It's Tick Season – Four Myths About Tick Bites

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:56:29 +0000

Do you hate tick season ?

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Sandy-Debris a Breeding Ground for Mosquitoes, NJ Officials Warn [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:37:39 +0000

State officials are voicing concern that all of the debris left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy more than 6 months ago could provide additional breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus.

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Paige Aiello's Death Spurs Mental Health Discussion [POLL/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:33:43 +0000

Drowning by suicide was the cause of death for Paige Aiello, the College of New Jersey student whose body was found under the George Washington Bridge about one month after she disappeared.

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Governor Christie: We Need More Rehab [VIDEO/AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:33:34 +0000

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, following a visit to the Hudson County jail, has reiterated his support for prison rehabilitation programs.

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