Health & Beauty Features

Get Outside

Get out... (outside, that is!). From organized bike rides to waterside walks, we make it easy for you to experience the county’s natural wonders close to home with this handy guide.

Summer Skin Safety

We all want to enjoy the warmth of summer. Reduce your risk of melanoma: keep the sun’s harmful rays at bay.

The Artichoke Adventure

If you’ve neglected artichokes because they look intimidating and you’ve heard they’re complicated, delay no more! Eating this healthy veggie is a ritual that builds to its own delicious climax.

Don't Suffer From Allergies!

Roughly 50 million Americans are affected by allergies, their number is climbing, and their symptoms are worsening. The problem is on the rise, but effective, doctor recommended, treatments are available.

10 Secrets Your Skin Reveals

From Lupis and Diabetes to Shingles and Hodgkins, the epidermis can offer clues to serious illness. Check for these signs and diagnose yourself early.

The Mighty Watermelon

This juicy giant can quench your thirst, satisfy your sweet tooth and contribute to a healthy diet too. Find out what benefits this quintessential summer snack can offer.

Helping Out After A Storm

Two physician-led humanitarian groups from Saint Barnabas Medical Center teamed up to aid the devastated Philippines.

New Weapons Against Cancer

A woman with a lung malignancy is grateful for the advanced treatments that help keep her disease under control.

Happy Feet

Most of us log an amazing 75,000 miles on our feet by the time we reach age 50. Keep your feet healthy and pain-free along the way by following these guidelines.

The Joy of Bok Choy

Have you ever come across a mysterious green in your Chinese stir-fry? This bright green member of the cabbage family delivers flavor, vitamins and a satisfying crunch.

Goodbye, Diabetes

Often a surgical weight-loss procedure can actually reverse this metabolic condition, and the “duodenal switch” approach offers special promise.

Happy Feet

Most of us log an amazing 75,000 miles on our feet by the time we reach age 50. Keep your feet healthy and pain-free along the way by following these guidelines.

The Lure of Lucuma

Yearning for a delicious but natural sweet fix? Discover the many sweet ways you can savor this delicious Peruvian fruit.

10 Secrets Your Skin Reveals

From Lupis and Diabetes to Shingles and Hodgkins, the epidermis can offer clues to serious illness. Check for these signs and diagnose yourself early.

Let There Be Lightbox!

A new imaging system means much better treatment for some people with peripheral artery disease. Saint Peter's 'Lightbox' offers physicians a clearer picture, allowing for safer and more effective operations.

The Joy of Bok Choy

That mysterious green in your Chinese stir-fry delivers flavor, vitamins and a satisfying crunch.

George Saviano, M.D

"I love mechanically complex things, and the heart-like a watch-is very mechanistic" What made an intricate watch so pricy? George Saviano, M.D., decided to get to the heart of the matter.

Stay Safe This Spring

After a punishingly harsh winter, spring is—hurrah!—finally upon us. Warmer weather brings dangers, but sensible precautions can help you avoid illness or injury.