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Released: 14-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
With Drowning for Children on the Rise, a Rutgers Heath Expert Discusses Water Safety
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Emergency department physician Erin Muckey discusses how adults and children can stay safe while trying to stay cool this summer

Released: 13-May-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Can Allergy Medicines be Dangerous?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The medical director of New Jersey Poison Control at Rutgers University discussed how adults and children can safely take over the counter seasonal allergy medication.

Released: 23-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Rutgers Health Experts Are Available to Discuss Harmful Impacts of New Medicare, Medicaid Data Policies
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to data access policies for researchers, substantially increasing costs and significantly limiting access for institutions.

Released: 29-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Springing Forward: How to Navigate Moving the Clock Ahead
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers circadian rhythm and sleep experts discuss the impact of the time change on mental and physical health

Released: 4-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Rutgers Health Poison Control Expert Available to Discuss CDC Warning About Tianeptine
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center,at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, is available to discuss the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s report warning that readily purchased tianeptine products (marketed as “Neptune’s Fix”) might contain synthetic cannabis.

Newswise: Water Beads’ Hidden Dangers
Released: 8-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Water Beads’ Hidden Dangers
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers Poison Control expert discusses the health risks posed to children from this popular toy, which lawmakers are seeking to ban

Released: 4-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors Ahead of Winter Weather
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Poison Control Experts give safety tips ahead of winter storm.

Released: 20-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Keep the Holidays Merry and Bright: Beware of Hidden Holiday Hazards
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

NJ Poison Control experts alert families about safety during the holidays

Released: 19-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Is a Serious Risk During Power Outages
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Warning: Using a gas generator indoors can cause death from exposure to toxic carbon monoxide (CO) gas.

Released: 22-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
World AIDS Day: How Far We’ve Come and Where We Still Need to Go
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Jeffrey Kwong, a professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing and a national HIV expert discusses the progress made and the challenges to overcome in ending AIDS by 2030.

Released: 17-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Poison Control Center Tips on Preventing Illness This Holiday Season
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center expert discusses how children and adults can reduce risks of poisoning at the holidays

Released: 27-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Rutgers Poison Control Expert Available to Discuss Halloween Safety
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Center, is available to discuss safety measures parents should take during Halloween.

Newswise: Cancer Epidemiologist to Join Rutgers Global Health Institute
Released: 12-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Cancer Epidemiologist to Join Rutgers Global Health Institute
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Tara M. Friebel, a cancer epidemiologist with expertise in global oncology and implementation science, is joining Rutgers Global Health Institute as a principal faculty member.

Newswise: Michal Schnaider Beeri Appointed Jacqueline Krieger Klein Endowed Director’s Chair
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Released: 6-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Michal Schnaider Beeri Appointed Jacqueline Krieger Klein Endowed Director’s Chair In Neurodegeneration Research
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The Board of Governors named Michal Schnaider Beeri, a global leader in Alzheimer’s disease clinical research and director of the Herbert and Jacqueline Krieger Klein Alzheimer’s and Dementia Clinical Research and Treatment Center, as its Endowed Chair in Neurodegenerative Research.

Released: 26-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
30 Kids in 30 Days: Accidental Ingestions of Marijuana Edibles
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

In July, the New Jersey Poison Control Center assisted in the medical treatment of 30 children ranging from 1 to 12 years old who accidentally ate marijuana edibles. The experts give safety tips.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Feeling Homesick? How to Manage It at College
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Leaving for college – whether you are a first-year student or returning to continue your college career – is a major transition, one that can cause feelings of being lost, lonely or missing home. Homesickness is common at this stage in life and can arise at any time during a college student’s time away, although it is most common in the first few months. Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, discusses how to manage homesickness and adjust to new surroundings.

Newswise: The Future of Farming Looks Bright
Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
The Future of Farming Looks Bright
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Three years ago, administrative and faculty leaders at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station created a “beginner farmer” training program for people new to farming to address two related challenges: the aging of New Jersey farmers and the inexperience of many drawn to the profession.

Released: 20-Jul-2023 5:40 PM EDT
Understanding the Barriers – and Solutions – to America’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

While the COVID-19 public health threat has diminished in recent months, a corresponding mental health crisis exacerbated by the pandemic shows no signs of waning.

   
Released: 5-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
As the Older Americans Act Nears 60, Ageism Remains Pervasive
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Emily A. Greenfield is an expert within a growing movement to transform societal contexts for aging, including efforts to modernize the Older Americans Act.

   
Released: 1-Jun-2023 1:15 PM EDT
New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High

   


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