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November 27, 2009 / Health and Nutrition

Diabetics: Don't Turn a Blind Eye to Vision Screenings

(NewsUSA) – Diabetics who do not look to their long-term health may find themselves walking blind; diabetes can cause a cluster of degenerative eye problems. More...

Shore Memorial Hospital Presents Infant Hearing Screening Program to Hospitals Throughout the Region

SOMERS POINT – Babies born at Shore Memorial Hospital don’t leave the maternity wing without getting their first set of footprints, their first bath… and their first hearing test. More...

The Best Kept Secret

In the Jersey Shore region, we have a large population of senior citizens. Many of them are independent. More...

My Dose Alert Helps Patients Take the Right Medication at the Right Time

Jersey Shore Pharmacy in Egg Harbor Township is now offering My Dose Alert, an innovative communication tool that helps patients keep track of medications. More...

A Five Minute Screening May Save Your Life

More than one million people are living with undiagnosed Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA). More...

Walk Your Way to Better Health

(NewsUSA) – Want to get outdoors, improve your health and socialize with friends? It might be time to put on your walking shoes. Regular physical activity may help control weight and lower the risk for certain diseases. More...

Yogurt: Cold Prevention On a Spoon

(NewsUSA) – Cold season often sees Americans buying orange juice, fizzy vitamin supplements and hand sanitizer — but those looking to avoid colds should consider visiting the dairy aisle. More...