Allegheny Health Network receives $25 million gift to advance cancer research and care

The $25 million endowment from Dow Inc.'s chairman will assist AHN's cancer care, research, and clinical trials.

• Nov 12

How a pretzel-looking device is changing how doctors treat bladder cancer

A Pennsylvania man became the first patient to use Inlexzo, a pretzel-looking device that delivers chemo inside the bladder.

• Oct 28

What kind of Halloween treats can I give out that are healthy?

Candy is everywhere right now, in all its forms -- but are there healthy options?

• Oct 28

Pittsburgh-area teacher returns to classroom after battle with brain cancer

A Pittsburgh-area fifth-grade teacher is back in her classroom three years after a health emergency threatened to end both her career and her life.

• Oct 27

What is a vasovagal episode? Medical experts explain after Ben Kindel's collapse

A vasovagal episode is a form of fainting that happens when blood flow is reduced to the brain.

• Oct 22

Mandatory paid parental leave policy passed by Allegheny County Council

Allegheny County Council voted on a mandatory paid parental leave policy on Tuesday.

• Oct 20

WVU Medicine plans new medical helicopter base in Greensburg

The newly acquired West Virginia University Health System hospitals in the Pittsburgh area will soon have a new helicopter to transport those in need.

• Oct 19

As Pennsylvania bans most vapes, health experts give tips for quitting smoking

People who vape will now have a problem finding their favorite products because of a statewide ban in Pennsylvania that took effect today on most vape products.

• Oct 19

Free dental and hearing clinic returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

The clinic is designed for people who may otherwise struggle to access or afford care, with services provided at no cost.

• Oct 16

What qualifies as a measles-associated death? Medical experts explain.

There are now six measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania, but how is a death determined to be associated with measles?

• Oct 13

Georgia measles case may be connected to Pennsylvania outbreak

Georgia health officials are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed to a new case of measles in Macon County.

• Oct 13

6th measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania

The Franklin County Coroner's Office said a 39-year-old woman died Saturday and that she had several underlying conditions, including a past diagnosis of measles with treatment.

• Oct 12

Second case of measles confirmed in Allegheny County

ACHD confirmed the two cases within the county are connected because both people went to the same school.

• Oct 9

Ross Township woman diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome after tick bite

A woman in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat.

• Oct 7

Medical experts explain what you should know about measles

Being exposed to measles is extremely serious, especially if you haven't been vaccinated.

• Oct 14

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