Where to go for accurate, up-to-date vaccine information
Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine is cited as a reliable source for information on vaccines.
How Sun Belt cities are becoming more like Boston and San Francisco
Joseph Gyourko of the Wharton School discusses the rate of home building in suburbs.
Misconceptions abound regarding high blood pressure, poll finds
According to a survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, more than a third of Americans erroneously think that high blood pressure always has noticeable symptoms like dizziness or shortness of breath.
Archeologists uncover royal tomb tied to the real King Midas
Penn Museum researchers in collaboration with the Turkish government have found a preserved royal tomb chamber with ties to King Midas, featuring remarks from C. Brian Rose of the School of Arts & Sciences.
Black firefighter files complaint against Philly over right to wear dreadlocks at work
Olivia Mania of Penn Carey Law comments on a lawsuit by a Philadelphia firefighter against the city.
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What is an NPU? A Penn expert explains
You’ve got OCD: Everything you need to know about obsessive compulsive disorder
Jeremy Tyler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the obsessions and compulsions of OCD are rarely the same across patients.
Why is chronic kidney disease now on my medical problem list?
In a co-written opinion essay, Renée Betancourt and Jeffrey Millstein of the Perelman School of Medicine discuss the evidence-based protocols used to treat early-stage kidney disease and keep it from worsening.
How client advocates are quietly reshaping criminal defense
A 2019 study by Penn Carey Law found that holistic defense which integrates legal, social, and community support may not only reduce jail and prison time but also improve long-term outcomes for clients.
News Market: New autism institute
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has donated $50 million to create a new autism research institute at Penn Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.