Forget the flowers. This Mother’s Day, give mom a raise. A new report by the Rutgers Center for Women and Work finds that New Jersey ranks near the bottom of all states on pay equity for mothers. On average, moms earn less than women without children and significantly...
People suffering from seasonal allergies turn to over-the-counter and prescription products for relief of common symptoms – coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat – often aren’t aware of the potential side effects. An estimated 1...
The first phase of human trials studying a possible nasal COVID-19 vaccine has opened, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced. The clinical trial, sponsored by the federal health agency, is enrolling participants at three sites across the U.S. Researchers...
Each summer, the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School receives an increase in calls related to seasonal hazards. Beyond sunburns and heat-related illnesses, everyday items at home or on vacation can become dangerous. “Many summer...
Vaccines remain the gold standard of protection against dangerous pathogens, but take considerable time and vast resources to develop. Rapidly mutating viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can blunt their effectiveness and even render them obsolete. To address these gaps, a...