Pa. Reports First Meningitis Outbreak In Altoona
Pennsylvania health officials have identified the state's first case of fungal meningitis linked to a deadly national outbreak involving steroid shots.
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Pennsylvania health officials have identified the state's first case of fungal meningitis linked to a deadly national outbreak involving steroid shots.
Even if you don't have cancer, would you have your breasts removed?
State Auditor General, Jack Wagner, wants state lawmakers to license and regulate tattoo parlors in Pennsylvania.
Authorities are now reporting 47 cases of meningitis linked to a steroid used to treat back pain.
There are new details on a nationwide meningitis outbreak. The Allegheny County Health Department is now working with other agencies to contact patients who could be infected.
It's a sight you certainly don't see every day, thousands of bras lining a walking path on the North Shore. It's an eye-catching display, but why are they there?
Every time you turn on the lights, you may be putting yourself at risk, according to a disturbing new study. Energy efficient bulbs are eco-friendly and can save you big bucks, but experts say they could also have a dark side.
Dr. Pifer was joined in the NewsRadio1020 KDKA Studio for Medical Frontiers by Dr. Kathleen Erb, Dr. Bill Poller and Dr. Larry Wickerham.
Late Monday, Highmark filed for a temporary restraining order to prevent WPAHS from starting affiliation discussions with any other groups.
Linda Ficken contracted Hepatitis C in a Kansas hospital, but last month she sued UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh for gross negligence. Now two other people from Kansas have also filed suit.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Meet some famous survivors.
For many who have followed this dance between the local healthcare giants -- it sometimes seems like we just keep going around in circles. But Friday's announcement does carry some risks for those served by West Penn Allegheny -- even if that risk is not yet measurable.
KDKA's Radio Mike Pintek talked with State House Minority Leader Jay Costa about the Highmark and WPAHS deal that has fallen apart.
KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek was joined on NewsRadio 1020 KDKA by Julie Gunlock, the director of Women for Food Freedom.
Doctors are saying don't wait – treat – because sometimes it can take a while to get diagnosed with Lyme disease. Turns out, Lyme infection is becoming more common in our area, with cases surging in the past five years.
