Dental sports guards are important for all athletes By Dr. Allan Goldfarb       In today's hectic life, children are injuring their mouths while playing many different sports. A simple device, such as a mouth guard, can be made professionally by a dentist for a perfect fit, or one can be purchased locally at a sports store for a generalized fit. More ... Case study shows chiropractic care benefits 2-year-old boy with cerebral palsy       Arecent case study published in the Journal of Pediatric,Maternal & Family Health shows promising results for a 2-year-old boy suffering from cerebral palsy. "According to the published report, 10,000 children are born in the United States each year with cerebral palsy," said Marlboro-based Dr. L... More ... Smiles Change Lives program creates hope for kids who need but can't afford braces       Alot of kids look forward to the new fall semester at school. Lacy doesn't She knows homeroom will be an hour of darkness. No one will smile at her, ask about her summer, or sit by her at lunch. After her permanent teeth came in, Lacy transformed from a smiling baby to a withdrawn young lady. More ... Halloween candy: the tricks behind the treats By Dr. Kerry Gallagher, D.M.D. Pediatric Dentist Specialty No. 5378       Spooky goblins, witches on broomsticks, black cats, pumpkins and candy corn — all of these conjure up childhood memories of ghostly Halloweens and trick or treating. More ... Beverage 2.0 Add-in nutritional supplements have turned water, soda and fruit juices into modern health elixirs. But do the benefits outweigh the costs — or the sugar? By Melanie Wanzek CTW Features       Let's be honest: the"healthy drink" world is confusing.And with new research coming out seemingly every day, it's hard to discern the best drink for your needs. When assessing these beverages, Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., says first consider the calorie count. More ... Should I be afraid of artificial sweeteners?       Additives aside, many health and diet drinks contain one or more artificial sweeteners such as aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal), sucralose (Splenda) and saccharin (Sweet'N Low). In a July 2007 press release, the American Heart Association said recent studies did not show that soft drinks and their... More ... CentraState announces flu programs       CentraState Medical Center is providing seasonal influenza shots to the public.These will be administered at CentraState's Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 West Main St.,by registered nurses from the center. Cost is $23.The shots are available on a walk-in basis. Call 732-308-057... More ... Six reasons why your diet isn't working These weight loss "tricks" might actually be derailing your downsizing efforts By Anna Sachse CTW Features       If you're trying to trim down, there's a good chance your brain is full to bursting with diet tips from friends, magazines, books, television and the Internet. So then why does it still feel like your belt is about to burst as well? It may come as a surprise to discover that some of your favorite ... More ... Quality over quantity What you eat could have as much impact on breast cancer risk as how much you eat, a new study says By Perry Gattegno CTW Features       ntermittent rather than permanent calorie restriction may be more effective in lowering breast cancer risk, according to research done at the University of Minnesota's Hormel Institute, Austin, Minn. More ... Elevating Estrogen By Perry Gattegno CTW Features      When the accepted wisdom for cancer treatment no longer works, sometimes the best idea is to try the reverse. A team led by Dr.Matthew J. Ellis, an oncologist at Washington University in St. More ... Clinical trial examines shorter radiation course for early-stage breast cancer      Researchers at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) have launched a clinical trial that focuses on a shorter course of radiation treatment for those with early-stage breast cancer. CINJ is a Center of Excellence of UMDNJ RobertWood Johnson Medical School. More ... New flu strain targets younger people       Since the H1N1 influenza virus spread to the United States in April, health experts have recognized a curious trend: Older adults are less affected by the virus than young people.According to recent health reports, most cases of H1N1 infections are among people age 25 and under. More ... Super Bowl star encourages parents to take action today By Dr. S. Moshe Roth       It is important for parents to be aware of the steps to take in order to help their child if they have a vision problem. More ... Tips for preventing and treating head lice       Now that the children are back in school, every day brings something new — a backpack full of new books, stories of new friends, new things they've learned and unfortunately, sometimes a new case of head lice. More ... Jackson Orthodontics announces Halloween candy buy-back       In an effort to promote a safe and healthy Halloween for children, Jackson Orthodontics will buy back the candy that young trick-or-treaters collect this year. Candy may be brought to Jackson Orthodontics at 2200 West County Line Road from Nov. 2-14, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jackso... More ...