The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has initiated a nationwide effort to increase the rate of HPV vaccination. Although there is an effective vaccine to prevent HPV transmission, too few Americans are aware of or have received the vaccination. As a way to combat this serious public health threat, the NCI is now calling attention to[…]

Many people use snow blowers during the winter season, particularly after a moderate to heavy snowfall. Snow blowers can be particularly effective products, since they clear fallen snow by blowing it off to the side. They are often used on driveways, sidewalks and roadways. But, as with many other machines, snow blowers pose certain safety[…]

Yankee Candle recently recalled more than 30,000 of its candles from the Luminous Collection. The candles, which sit in glass jars, can shatter or crack when they are lit, which poses a serious risk of injury to consumers. On its website, Yankee Candle acknowledged the risk of shattering or cracking glass and warned consumers of[…]

Pennsylvania lawmakers could be making some changes to nursing home regulations. A task force within the Department of Health conducted a recent review of these regulations and found that patients might be better served by oversight that prioritizes quality of life, rather than quality of a facility. The department made some specific policy recommendations and[…]

As a result of the REAL ID Act, residents throughout the state of Pennsylvania are soon going to need new forms of identification in order to board flights for air travel as well as to enter all federal buildings. The REAL ID Act came about as a consequence of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Act[…]