People Stockpiling E-Cigarette Liquid As Vaping Bans Loom

With some states banning e-cigarettes, some have moved to stockpile the juices before a nationwide ban could be put in place.

• Sep 21, 2019

Bleeding Control Training Session For Mass Casualty Events Held In Monroeville

Nearly 100 first responders from local police, fire and EMS departments spent the day in Monroeville for some very specific training.

• Sep 19, 2019

For Those Struggling To Sleep, New Mobile Apps May Provide A Solution

For those looking for a better night's sleep, the answer may not be medicinal, but right on their cell phones.

• Sep 19, 2019

The Number Of Vaping-Related Illnesses Increased To 530, CDC Says

There have been 530 confirmed and probable cases of lung injuries related to e-cigarettes as of September 17, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. That's 150 more than was reported on September 11.

• Sep 19, 2019

AHN Program Using Alternative Treatments, Not Opioids, For Pain Management

Local doctors are now treating pain without using addictive medicine.

• Sep 16, 2019

Mario Lemieux Foundation Teams With AHN To Invest In Heart Health Research

The Mario Lemieux Foundation is teaming with Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network to take care of Pittsburghers' hearts.

• Sep 16, 2019

Purdue Pharma Files For Bankruptcy After Making An Opioid Deal With Various States

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has filed for bankruptcy protection.

• Sep 16, 2019

President Trump Set To Propose Ban On E-Cigarette Flavors Amid Vaping Breathing Issues

President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping.

• Sep 11, 2019

Kidsburgh Kidcast: The Facts On Vaccines

With kids going back to school, vaccines are critical to keeping kids healthy, especially with the measles outbreak that's at its highest levels since the disease was essentially eliminated in the U.S.

• Sep 10, 2019

Daytime Naps May Be Linked To A Healthy Heart, Researchers Say

Some good news for nap fanatics -- a new study has found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes.

• Sep 10, 2019

FDA Warns Leading E-Cigarette Maker, Juul, About Its Marketing Practices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned leading e-cigarette maker Juul Labs about illegally marketing its product as a safer alternative to cigarettes.

• Sep 10, 2019

U.S. Health Officials Report 3rd Vaping Death, Repeat Warning

U.S. health officials are again urging people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.

• Sep 6, 2019

Lawmaker Calls For FDA To Take Action Against JUUL's 'Unapproved Medical Claims'

A federal lawmaker is calling for the FDA to take action against JUUL's 'fraudulent' claims they help people quit smoking.

• Sep 5, 2019

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Investigating Cases Of Lung Illnesses Due To Vaping

The CDC is looking into nearly 200 cases of lung illnesses due to vaping with more than a dozen of them right here in Pennsylvania.

• Sep 4, 2019

Major Upgrades Coming To Fifth Avenue Place In Downtown Pittsburgh

A major upgrade is coming to a prominent building in downtown Pittsburgh.

• Sep 4, 2019

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