Are we loving our pets to death? The New York Times Are we loving our pets to death? James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that dogs and cats are not children, and pet owners have become increasingly protective and restrictive.
As wounds and amputations spike, experts say Philly’s $100M addiction treatment center must ensure adequate medical care for patients Philadelphia Inquirer As wounds and amputations spike, experts say Philly’s $100M addiction treatment center must ensure adequate medical care for patients Nicole O’Donnell of Penn Medicine says that the Parker administration’s planned addiction treatment center in Philadelphia presents an opportunity to cover currently nonexistent levels of care.
The ACT’s new ties to a private equity firm are raising eyebrows USA Today The ACT’s new ties to a private equity firm are raising eyebrows Benjamin Shestakofsky of the School of Arts & Sciences says it is not surprising that private equity firms are setting their sights on the standardized testing market.
Trump vows to defund schools requiring vaccines for students if he’s reelected PBS NewsHour Trump vows to defund schools requiring vaccines for students if he’s reelected Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine says that anti-vaccine rhetoric will cause more children to die from infectious diseases like measles.
Florida’s new law will let women have C-sections outside of hospitals, but doctors warn of deadly complications Daily Mail (U.K.) Florida’s new law will let women have C-sections outside of hospitals, but doctors warn of deadly complications Alice Abernathy of the Perelman School of Medicine says that Florida’s new birthing centers represent a bad band-aid on a chronic issue that will make outcomes worse rather than better.
Biden’s student loan debt relief program halted in two courts Bloomberg Law Biden’s student loan debt relief program halted in two courts The Saving on a Valuable Education Plan, was set to take effect July 1 and could cost $475 billion over ten years, according to an estimate from the Wharton School.
Inmate who stabbed Pa. federal prison guard in the eye seeks dismissal of charges Harrisburg Patriot-News Inmate who stabbed Pa. federal prison guard in the eye seeks dismissal of charges A report by Kenneth J. Weiss of the Perelman School of Medicine says that an inmate was in the midst of a psychotic episode when he attacked a federal prison guard in Pennsylvania.
How NOT to write your college essay Forbes How NOT to write your college essay Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule says that well-meaning editorial interference to polish the writing in a college application essay can take the personal “shine” out of the message.
Why diabetes, high blood pressure, and more conditions can make heatwaves dangerous CNET Why diabetes, high blood pressure, and more conditions can make heatwaves dangerous According to Penn Medicine, people with asthma may want to carry their inhaler at all times and avoid overheating it.
Athletes with Philly-area, NJ ties in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials NBC Philadelphia Athletes with Philly-area, NJ ties in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Penn graduates Nia Akins and Marc Michello have qualified for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.