Health & Fitness

Eating on the Spectrum

By Kristyn Pecsi, MD Research suggests that 20% to 35% of people with anorexia nervosa also have autism spectrum disorder or show signs of the condition. In fact, the behaviors associated...

Anti-Reflux Procedure Offers Long-term Relief

By Monica Saumoy, MD Have antacids and other medications to help control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) failed to bring...

Preventing Hair Loss, Fatigue and Other Side Effects of Chemotherapy

By Karen Bonfanti Davison, RN, BSN, OCN Chemotherapy is a mainstay in the treatment of cancer and may be...

Protecting Against Complications of Treatment for Prostate Cancer

By Edward M. Soffen, MD Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men...

Don’t Let Voice Disorder Leave You Speechless

By Minal Kadam, MA, CCC-SLP Expressing yourself in words is an important part of daily life. Your voice is a...

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Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute elevating standards for people with amputations 

Margaret Anderson dismissed her sudden and unexpected exhaustion. She was, after all, keeping up with her 4-year-old son while caring for her infant daughter....

HEALTH MATTERS 1/8: Early Detection is Key in Treating Lung Cancer

 By John A. Heim, M.D. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States, claiming more...

JFK University Medical Center Foundation appoints executive director

Hackensack Meridian Health appointed Sheri Marino, MA, CCC-SLP, executive director of Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation. “Sheri brings a wealth of knowledge and notable...

Can cold weather hurt your lower back?

By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba Profysio Physical Therapy As the temperature drops, aches and pains become a frequent occurrence. Without proper warm up and stretching, activities...

Winter Health Tips

By Joseph V. Portale, M.D. If sales of outdoor heaters and fire pits are any indication, people are planning to spend more time outdoors this...

Tips for managing lower back pain

Did you know that roughly 80% of adults experience lower back pain at some point during their lifetimes? According to Sagar Parikh, M.D., an interventional...

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