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Many people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu.  What are symptoms of the flu?  – Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher  – Chills  – Cough  – Sore throat …

As the new year is beginning, many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our health and wellbeing. Setting meaningful goals can set the tone for a productive and fulfilling year. We spoke with Michael Basista, M.D. , a primary care physician at Mountainside Medical Center, to gather tips on how to prioritize your…

We get it. No one looks forward to a mammogram. And why would you? Whether it’s a routine screening or because you’ve found something suspicious, it’s ultimately a check to see if you have cancer. That, along with the discomfort of the exam itself, can be more than a little nerve-racking for most women.  It’s…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU!  Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…