Health

A bill that will help children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families has been approved unanimously by the senate in Washington.

The Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey is hosting a town hall in Toms River, one of Ocean County's hardest hit areas, where residents and experts are invited to share their thoughts on the opioid epidemic and seek help for others or themselves.

The practice is legal, but doctors don't always use off-label drugs supported by medical evidence as effective and safe.

Chance to Help Your Neighbors in Ocean County ... There is a chance for you to help your neighbors here in Ocean County by donating blood and platelets with Community Medical Center in Toms River.

The e-cigarette/vaping industry has been under fire more than usual over the past several days.

Check your pantries - General Mills has issued a recall for Gold Medal Unbleached Flour that could be contaminated with E. Coli

The debate on marijuana continues here in the Garden State.

For the first time, the annual report recorded adult obesity rates above 35% in nine states. As recently as 2012, that mark wasn't hit by any state.

Legislation banning flavored products is the first step towards a ban the sale of all vaping products in New Jersey, according to Senate President Steve Sweeney.

It will take several weeks to develop the proposed flavor restrictions, which will be subject to public input before taking effect.