Two weeks ago, as the coronavirus began to spread widely again in Newark, officials imposed New Jersey’s toughest new restrictions since the spring lockdown, mandating an 8 p.m. indoor closing time for all restaurants, bars and nonessential businesses citywide. But...
Ensuring that new medications, industrial chemicals, food additives, personal care products and cosmetics are safe to use and effective is absolutely essential. To help with this process, there are risk assessment approaches used by toxicologists. If you are...
Experts emphasize the flu vaccine is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and as schools reopen A recent health survey reveals that only two-thirds of parents say they’ll vaccinate their children against the flu this year, raising concerns among pediatricians...
The surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations that began last month in New Jersey has not yet caused a significant spike in the state’s death toll. But health experts say that could change fast if working-age adults who are propelling the wave of new cases...
Officials have been able to control COVID-19 transmission rates by implementing policies that encourage residents to eat and drink, exercise and spend time with friends and loved ones at a safe distance outside. But health experts are concerned cases could spike again...
