The obesity rate for those in the 10 to 17 age group elsewhere in the country goes from 8.7% in Utah to 25.4% in Mississippi

A joint federal-state system, the first phase in New Jersey’s assertion of control over health insurance sold on the individual market, is just weeks away

Legislation proposed by Congressman Pallone could save tens of millions of dollars annually for taxpayer-funded health plans like Medicare

Study, published today, focuses on residents of Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties

Among suggestions of group impaneled by governor is an outright ban on flavored electronic smoking products

A school-based program of early intervention has worked in other states. Health advocates and others argue for its widespread adoption in New Jersey

Governor’s task force is considering a statewide ban on vaping products

Financially troubled Essex County facility hasn’t filed for $7.5 million in taxpayer funds, seeks state permission to switch to not-for-profit model

Federal funds will be used to expand dental infrastructure and programs at a half-dozen community-based clinics

National Institutes of Health award $11.7 million to university to spearhead project comparing narcotic and non-narcotic pain medicine treatments