First line of defense for H1N1 flu is the phone       Current media attention forecasting the arrival of H1N1 flu vaccines and stories about its potential as a pandemic have people focused on medicinal cures and treatments rather than prevention or perspective, according to Dr. Steven Marcus, executive medical director of the New Jersey Poison Inform... More ... H1N1 flu perspective:       • The vaccine is recommended for pregnant women as a high-risk group.Some are afraid to take the vaccine for fear of miscarriages.There are 2,400 miscarriages a day in the U.S. Miscarriages will occur during the vaccination process, but not due to the vaccine. More ... Holidays can be happy and healthy for diabetics By Melissa G. Young, M.D., F.A.C.E., F.A.C.P.       'Tis the season for shopping, decorating and socializing — and the stress that can go along with it.Our favorite treats are suddenly everywhere we look and exercise plans are often pushed aside for social events and holiday baking.The holiday season is unquestionably an opportunity for diet ... More ... Incontinence treatment offers improved quality of life By Peter C. Mandel, M.D.       Patients living with incontinence should not be embarrassed or uncomfortable discussing the condition with a doctor.This 24/7 condition affects the daily quality of life for more than 13 million people in the U.S.But those who seek treatment may find that symptoms can be minimized or eliminated co... More ... Cancer survivors may not be getting the help they need to stop smoking       More than a quarter of cancer survivors who still smoke have not been advised to quit smoking by their healthcare providers in the last year, according to a study published by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. More ... Scientists expand research on riluzole in melanoma patients following clinical trial results       Following evidence of tumor shrinkage in a recent clinical trial at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), new research has just begun to further measure the effects of a drug commonly used for Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) in the treatment of melanoma. CINJ is a center of excellence of UMDNJ-Rob... More ... Why do some women develop breast cancer earlier than others? Clinical trial at CINJ expanded to include more healthy volunteers to help find the answer       Research currently under way at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) and CINJ-Hamilton, which may unlock the mysteries of why some women develop breast cancer at an earlier age than others, has been expanded to include more healthy volunteers than previously sought. CINJ is a Center of Excell... More ... Myths abound when it comes to diabetes       Be it a friend, family member, coworker, or even a passing acquaintance, chances are strong nearly everyone in the United States knows someone with diabetes.According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2007 more than 23 million Americans have diabetes. More ... What can permanent cosmetics do for you? By Sandy Marinko       The field of permanent cosmetics (cosmetic tattoo) is rapidly expanding in popularity.When you look good you feel good, and women are learning the benefits of having permanent eyebrow coloring, eyeliner and lip color.What could be better than to wake up looking as good in the morning as you did in... More ...