For readers in New Jersey, this page covers medical research, wellness trends, public health warnings, insurance changes and clinical care. Reporting tracks how these developments affect the health of the population across the state.
A QR-code survey platform linking New Jersey construction workers with private mental health and substance-use resources is being tested at sites across the state.
Live Poll
Should employers do more to support workers' mental health on the job?
The 18th annual initiative encourages safe medication disposal to prevent prescription drug misuse across the state.
The outlet's probe into a possible cancer cluster near a Keyport toxic landfill was honored at the sixth annual Byrne Kean NJ Journalism Awards.
Live Poll
Do you plan to get your children vaccinated for the flu earlier this year?
State daycare and preschool mandates move one month earlier to help children beat peak flu season transmission.
Live Poll
Do you believe improving your sleep is as important for weight loss as changing your diet?
The Sleepdemic Solution, released September 15, 2026, explores the link between metabolic health and nightly rest.
Live Poll
Should schools take a larger role in providing mental health services to students in your area?
Governor Mikie Sherrill authorized the SPARK program to provide psychiatric services in schools starting in 2027.
Regular subjects here include hospital program expansions, regulatory changes for practitioners, public health guidance, and the evolution of insurance coverage. Coverage spans from the capital to the rural counties where access to care is often a primary concern. Medical staffing and the availability of specialized treatment centers define how health resources are distributed throughout the state. Changes to insurance rules and the resulting impact on patient costs appear as frequently as breakthroughs in research.
