More than 1,000 New Jersey nurses went on strike Friday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, the latest walkout among U.S. health care workers pushing for better pay and working conditions.The union representing the nurses, United Steelworkers Local 4-200, has been unable to reach a deal on a new contract with the

Did you know that the color of your boogers has different meanings and can suggest potential health problems?“When encountering any change to mucus color, it is vital that people pay close attention to accompanying symptoms and overall health,” said Dr. Laura Purdy, a board-certified family medicine physician. “A mild change may not warrant alarm. However

It’ll come as no surprise that stress can really impact how you sleep (or, more likely, don’t sleep).But it may be surprising just how many ways sleep can impact your sleep — from behaviors that occur when you finally do get some shut-eye to how many Zzzs you actually get at night.Below, doctors share all

Our little green bus sits parked out in the red sand and scrub of the Utah desert. The windows are filled with golden hour reflections of the incredible sandstone formations in the distance. On the stove simmers a pot of albondigas: small, Spanish meatballs in a paprika-infused tomato sauce. The air is heavy with their

Note: This article includes discussions of suicide.Not long after her 18th birthday, my daughter appeared in the kitchen, pulled down the strap of her camisole and revealed a fresh tattoo on her right shoulder blade.“Like it?” she asked.“It’s puffy,” I said, “and red. Is that how it’s supposed to look?”I’d turned away from the cutting

I’ve always been one to avoid pain at all costs. If you’ve ever heard of the Enneagram personality assessment, you may be familiar with type number seven, “The Enthusiast” ― the fun-seeking, thrill-finding, plans-their-next-vacation-while-they’re-on-vacation person who’s known for their adventurous mindset. But the dark side of being a glutton for life itself is the subconscious

On Jan. 2, 2023, after an unexpected, “You need to get to the hospital now” phone call, followed by three nights of sleeping in a hospital chair alongside my siblings, listening to our mom cry and holding her hand as we anxiously listened for my dad’s last breath, he died. Being the first one to

Jay-Z ’s annual Made in America festival, scheduled for next month in Philadelphia, has been canceled.“Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made in America festival will no longer be taking place,” the festival shared in a statement on social media.Made in America had been scheduled for Sept. 2-3 on the Benjamin

Shipping giant UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday that both sides believe could avoid a massive nationwide strike.The five-year deal still needs to be ratified by members, but the union said its negotiating committee had “unanimously endorsed” the proposed contract, adding that it includes “overwhelmingly lucrative” raises for

Mornings are not for everyone, which can make things particularly difficult when the alarm goes off and it’s time to attend that Zoom meeting or 9 a.m. college lecture. A good solution to ease the pain of early rising is to put on some ultra-cozy clothing that feels closer to wearing pajamas than anything else.