Should Unpasteurized Milk Be Banned?
Submitted by Elina Needham on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 11:58In a recent report, the wide spread demand of unpasteurized milk has been identified among the residents on the East Coast. There have been warnings sent about the side effects of such unprocessed milk, but it seems that people have by and large ignored the calls.
Milton Hershey School Denies Admission to HIV Positive Boy
Submitted by Ria Patel on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 13:28Denial of admission to a 13-year-old HIV positive boy has led the Milton Hershey School, Pennsylvania, in problem. Boy’s family has filed a law suit against the school. The Hershey chocolate company’s school is a cost- free school where more than 1,850 under privileged children study.
RNA Makes It Easy To Repair Damaged Heart Cells
Submitted by Ria Patel on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 08:29The researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have created a milestone in the field of medicines. Recently, the team of researchers has showed that brain cell can be transferred to heart cell by using RNA, a chemical which helps in creating proteins.
Future of Medicare Being Debated
Submitted by Satish Karat on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 14:02Future of Medicare is under a big debate between the Republicans and Democrats, who can be said to be in a rhetorical battle over the issue as Democrats totally support the context that Rep.
Sextuplets Born to Pennsylvania Couple Listed in Critical Condition
Submitted by Ria Patel on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 13:23Three girls and three boys, named Emma, Samantha, Olivia, John, Patrick and Connor, were born in less than eight minutes time with the help of a medical team to a couple in Pennsylvania.
Reforms Needed in the Legislation of Pennsylvania
Submitted by Satish Karat on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 13:25There is need for serious reforms in the health care industry. The precedence of the health authorities need to be checked. The health care exchange needs to be understood better. The main issue of concern of the small businesses prevailing in the vicinity is the increasing prices of Health-insurance.
A $225 Million Gift to Penn for Its School of Medicine
Submitted by Jason Ramsey on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 13:43A $225 million gift has been given to the University of Pennsylvania by Raymond G. Perelman and his wife Ruth, which is the largest in its history. Mr. Perelman, 93, is a trustee of the school, and is also acting as a president and chairman of the board of RGP Holdings Inc., which is a private company dealing in manufacturing, mining and financial interests.
Measles Widely and Largely Affecting Life
Submitted by Elina Needham on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 14:13In Pennsylvania, last year was reported as a heavy year in terms of measles cases. This year is three steps ahead of the last year. Till now, three probable cases have already been reported in Bucks County this week and last week one resident of Camden County was also found suffering from the same.
State Cancels Delaware County Nursing-Care Facility's License
Submitted by Elina Needham on Sat, 04/30/2011 - 14:00The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare has canceled the operating license of Delaware County nursing-care facility after the reports of repeated cases of abuse. There workers of the nursing home who were found guilty of the misconduct were arrested by the police.
Rabies Scare in Pennsylvania
Submitted by Ria Patel on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 10:49There was an incident of a fight of a dog and a raccoon in Pennsylvania on the Montour trail. The health authorities are of the view that the dog should be checked for rabies as it might be at risk because the raccoon, which is now dead, was found to be positive for rabies.











