From loss rises hope Three local families suffered the tragedy of every parent's worst fear. In the process, they discovered the strength of support and are now using their experiences to help others.       Expectant parents Laura and Christopher Foy of Brick were eagerly awaiting the birth of twin girls when Laura went into pre-term labor,causing her to feel contractions while only in her second trimester.Under the watchful eye of her physician,Charles Hux,M.D.,a board-certified high-risk obstetrici... More ... MS Society looking for people to join the movement       Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is no cure. Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body and stops people from moving. For some, this means living with unpredictabl... More ... Preconception care focuses on risk prevention, health promotion Kimballwomen's health specialist stresses 'process of care' to address needs throughout reproductive life       At Kimball Medical Center, obstetricians and gynecologists are dedicated to promoting optimal health throughout a woman's lifespan. For women of childbearing years, Kimball obstetrician/gynecologist E. David Morgan, M.D. More ... SHARE Program expands to educate students about epilepsy in New Jersey       The SHARE Program,Students HearingAbout and Recognizing Epilepsy, is expanding to include more school districts throughout the state of New Jersey.SHARE delivers in-school presentations on epilepsy to fifth-grade students and is a collaborative project ofThe Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey and T... More ... Local company launches campaign to get seniors and their families talking       Your dad's neighbor just called to tell you that your 79-year-old father sideswiped his parked vehicle and nearly hit a child standing nearby.Was it an isolated slip-up or the sign that it's time for your dad to think about giving up his car keys? More importantly,how do you begin the discussion a... More ... Local health-care professionals seek to solve epidemic health-care crisis By Dr. Jason Weniger and Dr. Larry Arbeitman       The Crisis According to a report from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the cost of overall health care in the United States has doubled from 1993 to 2004 and the costs are only getting higher.More than 15 percent of our Gross Domestic Product is currently spent on medical care. More ... February is Children's Dental Health Month       TheAmerican DentalAssociation (ADA) has declared February as Children's Dental Health Month. It is a time for local dentists to visit schools and to increase awareness on the importance of good oral hygiene and eating habits. More ... Get moving in the fight against type 2 diabetes       MoreAmericans have type 2 diabetes than ever before.And never have so many been at risk for developing this potentially debilitating and sometimes fatal disease. But did you know that most cases of type 2 diabetes- up to 80 percent- are preventable with increased physical activity,along with a hea... More ... Problem solving for the modern parent Looking for answers? Try these easy solutions to the three most important issues facing today's moms and dads.       For the modern mother and father facing a world rampant with obesity epidemics,education deficiencies and electronic distractions, it's evermore frustrating that kids don't come with a handbook. What exactly should kids be eating? More ... Pediatric dentists care for the dental and emotional needs of children By Dr. Steven P. Stern       There's nothing as endearing as your child's smile, but how do you keep that smile healthy?Well, a visit to a pediatric dentist would be a good start. Why use a pediatric dentist? The pediatricians of dentistry,pediatric dentists have expertise in both dentistry and child psychology. More ... UMDNJ researcher receives prestigious MERIT Award from the National Institutes of Health       An expert in the metabolic processes of DNA at UMDNJ-RobertWood Johnson Medical School has received a prestigious $2.5 million MERIT Award,Method to Extend Research in Time, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).The grant provides longterm funding to Smita Patel,Ph.D. More ... The underachiever: Is he just not trying hard enough or is something else wrong? By Dr. S. Moshe Roth       Bright children who don't achieve to potential are an interesting puzzle. Many factors contribute to their difficulties. Research has found that vision problems play a role in academic achievement, yet are often inadvertently overlooked. Did you know that an untreated vision problem can mimic atte... More ... Safety proof your home to prevent slips and falls       According to the Home Safety Council, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal unintentional injuries occurring in the home. More than 5.6 million injuries are reported each year,as a result of someone slipping or falling in their house.The majority of those who suffer from a fall are older adult... More ...