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Keep These in Mind When Calling 911 During an Emergency (in New Brunswick Patch)

An emergency is not planned, but anticipating what you’ll need to know during one can help you cope with the stress you may experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Autism (in New Brunswick Patch)

A lot of research is being conducted to try to answer this question. In a minority of individuals, autism is a sign of an underlying genetic condition. However, in most cases the cause is unknown.

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To Take or Not to Take Your Child to the Emergency Department (in New Brunswick Patch)

It is best to be aware of the conditions that require a trip an Emergency Department and to find out whether your local hospital has a specialized pediatric emergency department.

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Spring Holiday Eating Without the Guilt (in New Brunswick Patch)

The spring holidays are upon us again and we want to enjoy holiday meals with the guilt.

Hypertension Left Untreated Can Lead to Stroke or Heart Attack (in New Brunswick Patch)

Your blood pressure is important. Blood pressure screenings,11:00 AM to 3:30 PM Saturday at North Brunswick HS, at Diabetes: From Head to Toe conference, held in partnership with Saint Peter’s.

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High Cholesterol? You Might be at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes (in New Brunswick Patch)

Free cholesterol screenings will be available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at North Brunswick High School. The screenings are part of “Diabetes: From Head to Toe,” conference.

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The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s (in New Brunswick Patch)

Be on the lookout for symptoms of Alzheimer's. Saint Peter's Adult Day Center presents Supporting Family Members with Dementia - on March 12. Presenter: Teepa Snow, occupational therapist.

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On Blood Thinners? Make Sure You Know the Side Effects (in New Brunswick Patch)

Anticoagulants are prescribed to prevent blood clots from forming within the body. Certain medical conditions or a history of medical conditions require patients to be on blood thinners.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Shoveling Snow

When it falls in truckloads snow can create real problems, including hazards to your health, especially when trying to remove it all.

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Why Get a Flu Shot?

Getting vaccinated is important because the flu is a highly contagious disease. The vaccine protects against the three viruses research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season.