Could Amalgam Fillings Be Dangerous To Your Health?
Silver-colored plugs, which fill the void of cavities contain low levels of mercury. It's not enough to harm, but they are classified by the FDA as moderate risk, instead of low risk.
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Silver-colored plugs, which fill the void of cavities contain low levels of mercury. It's not enough to harm, but they are classified by the FDA as moderate risk, instead of low risk.
A living donor had his kidney removed, but what held the scalpel was not alive. In fact, it was a robot operated by a surgeon.
Find out about what highmark buying AGH means for the public
Five randomized controlled trials of 3,500 patients showed no significant improvement in overall survival or quality of life. There's also an increased risk of ruptured intestines, bleeding and death.
The health care landscape in Western Pennsylvania is poised for a major restructuring and KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek wants to know what that means for you.
There's a new high-tech way to prevent and get rid of pain that you can use anywhere, at home or on the road.
Highmark said it was buying West Penn Allegheny Health System Tuesday. The KDKA Investigators have learned that the announcement may involve major changes at West Penn Hospital.
Most people think of Highmark as an insurance company and UPMC as a medical provider, but the lines are getting blurred.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued new standards for the manufacturing of baby cribs.
Summer is here; and for many of us, that means, sandals and flip flops are the footwear of choice. While they're fun and easy, though, flip flops can be hard on your feet.
Executives from health care giants Highmark and West Penn Allegheny Health System have taken steps today that will lead to Highmark's acquisition of the WPAHS.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to a local psychiatrist about Summer SAD.
The health department has noticed the trend and is trying to stop any potential problems, namely outbreaks with the bacteria salmonella.
uquesne University is hosting a conference to question whether environmental toxins affect human neuro-development.
Across the country, the number of farms growing organic food is increasing. Organic means crops are grown without synthetic fertilizer or pesticides, no artificial hormones or antibiotics for the animals.
