Pennsylvania residents may find it interesting to learn that according to a nationwide survey that was recently published, patients who contract Lyme disease have an abnormally high probability of being misdiagnosed. According to the study, a majority of patients who contracted Lyme disease were not diagnosed correctly by their doctor. What is cause for concern […]
In recent months, Americans have been struggling to reconcile shocking allegations with what they thought they knew about legendary comedian Bill Cosby. For decades, Cosby has been hailed as a comedian who is also a devoted family man and role model. He has also been an outspoken critic of what he feels are the irresponsible […]
The state of Pennsylvania has pushed forward with some serious charges against an operator of numerous nursing homes across the state. The business accused of nursing home neglect charges is Golden Gate National Senior Care, a company that is in charge of 36 nursing homes. The accusations against Golden Gate are severe, making the company […]
Independence Day is a time of joyous celebration and festivities for people in Philadelphia and throughout the country. Along with grilling and enjoying time off with family and friends, nothing is more iconic than a fireworks display on our nation’s birthday. Viewing a professional fireworks display is usually safe enough, though accidents can happen even […]
One of the largest automotive recalls in history has just claimed another victim. A 26-year-old woman tragically lost her life when she became involved in an automotive accident. Her car collided with another car which caused her to suffer a wound to her neck, which led to her bleeding out until she passed away. What’s […]
In May, we wrote about a news story that spread like wildfire through the media. It concerned the Duggar family, stars of the reality television show “19 Kids and Counting.” The controversy began when the information was leaked to the press suggesting that the eldest son, Josh Duggar, had sexually molested 5 minor girls starting […]
There comes a time in many people’s lives when hard choices have to be made with respect to their elderly parents’ health and their overall quality of life and care. Many elderly persons suffer from medical conditions that simply make it unfeasible for them to be able to live with their families due to the […]
One of the most loved and hated American companies right now is Uber. The company behind the app-based ride-sharing platform of the same name is disrupting traditional taxi services in major cities across the country, including Philadelphia. The ride-sharing model Uber offers is attractive to many because it is usually much cheaper than hiring a […]
Many people are not aware of a silent epidemic that affects millions of people annually, and that is elder abuse. In order to raise awareness of this frightening epidemic the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness […]
As we all get older, we will all eventually need some form of help or assistance from the medical industry to get by. It’s just the way things are — we get older, and our bodies deteriorate. That’s life. But what shouldn’t be part of life, and what shouldn’t be “the way things are” is […]
