The world’s deadliest animal is in our backyard
Here’s a pop quiz for you: what animal harms or kills more people worldwide than any other? A shark? A snake? Maybe a lion? It’s actually the mosquito. It is hard to believe something so small could cause so much trouble, but mosquitoes are considered the...
Two EHT mosquito samples confirmed for West Nile virus
Mosquito samples collected from two Egg Harbor Township locations on July 15 have each been confirmed for West Nile virus. The samples were collected from the 1400 block of Somers Point-Mays Landing Road and the 100 block of Garnett Lane and confirmed positive on July...
Could weight loss medication also slow down aging?
There’s a good chance you know someone on Ozempic or Wegovy. Maybe it’s a neighbor, a coworker, or even you. These GLP-1 medications have become part of daily life in our country. They are prescribed for weight loss and blood sugar control, but new...
Helping families plan for tomorrow: A conversation with Debra Freed, founder of Adult Independent Services
Coastal Conversations For families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, one of the biggest questions is: “What happens after school?” The transition to adulthood can feel overwhelming, with decisions about work, housing, education and...
Walk your way toward a healthier brain
Imagine a medication that could improve memory, strengthen neuro connections, and help protect the aging brain. It would probably be one of the most popular prescriptions on the market. We already have something that offers many of those same benefits, and it is...
