RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
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The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
The U.S. is up to 1,001 confirmed measles cases.
Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
More than 800 employees at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health are expected to be cut.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports bird flu is now in Butler County.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
People tend to point to raw milk as a healthier, more natural option, but does the science back that up?
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
The CDC said 22 people have been hospitalized from the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
There's another bipartisan push to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.
While some investments were unveiled at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, the region's aspirations are bigger.
The hole recently underwent a renovation project and as a result, there's a better view from the tee box.
A Butler County family is blaming a local emergency vet for killing their lost dog over the Fourth of July holiday.
Some of the investments promised during the AI and energy summit on Tuesday at Carnegie Mellon University included AI data centers, which can require massive amounts of energy to run.
There's another bipartisan push to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.
Rain and storms in our area over the next few days bring a flash flooding risk along with it.
While some investments were unveiled at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, the region's aspirations are bigger.
The hole recently underwent a renovation project and as a result, there's a better view from the tee box.
A Butler County family is blaming a local emergency vet for killing their lost dog over the Fourth of July holiday.
There's another bipartisan push to legalize recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania.
Four independent voters in Pennsylvania are asking the state Supreme Court to rule that the closed primary system violates the state constitution.
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.
Fresh tomatoes from Mexico — which supplies about 70% of the U.S. tomato market — will face a 17.09% duty.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
New protections are offered to SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania amid an increase in food stamp thefts.
City Mission has served thousands of meals and offered shelter to many over the years.
Amazon's Prime Day event is underway.
We sat down with Saving with Shayna to learn more about why this is the week to score some deals.
Shake Shack, a popular fast-food restaurant chain, is coming to the Ross Park Mall.
Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, former "Survivor" contestant, also happens to be a tech expert! She's here to help us understand some of the newest things going on in the world of AI and what to be cautious of.
For National Hot Dog Day, we're doing something fun! Heather and David have challenged each other to the Sugardale Dog Dare, and you can take part too!
Rania Harris and Katie are at the grill this week! They are making burgers and topping them with this delicious dip.
Pittsburgh CLO's next production is cooling things down this summer! They are bringing Elsa, Anna and Olaf to the stage in the iconic "Frozen!"
We're chatting with Julie Chen Moonves, the host of the hit summer reality series on CBS, "Big Brother." The show is back and she's telling us what to expect in this mysterious new season!
A Butler County family is blaming a local emergency vet for killing their lost dog over the Fourth of July holiday.
Research shows the source of those stolen guns is changing.
A look at the problem of boaters who camp out on the North Shore with no intention of leaving anytime soon.
We've all dropped our car off at a body shop or dealership hoping for the best.
A young local police officer took his own life and pointed to Lasik eye surgery complications as the reason.
If you’re feeling drained, no matter how well you sleep or manage stress, it could be low iron. Dr. Natalie Gentile explains why iron matters, especially for women.
The ACHD said mosquito samples found West Nile Virus in six neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
Clementine Blackham's family is leading an effort to make sure others in the same situation have the same opportunities they did.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
With an increased risk for skin cancers, the local firefighters were given free screenings in an effort to keep them safe.
The hole recently underwent a renovation project and as a result, there's a better view from the tee box.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Penguins open the 2025-26 season at Madison Square Garden and will play the New York teams multiple times to start the year.
The Pirates acquired infielder Cam Devanney in exchange for Adam Frazier.
Both were first overall picks with massive expectations, and the two shared those experiences and pressures.
Some of the investments promised during the AI and energy summit on Tuesday at Carnegie Mellon University included AI data centers, which can require massive amounts of energy to run.
Everything is expected to be finished by 2028.
The Hartley family that operates the store says the decision to close was not made lightly.
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.
After a weekend of sweet and sour fun, Picklesburgh 2025 is in the books.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, snagged 13 Emmy nominations.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
McCartney is returning to North America this fall and will be at PPG Paints Arena on November 11.
A Washington County teen with special needs shared a special moment with Keith Urban during a concert in Ohio.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
The hole recently underwent a renovation project and as a result, there's a better view from the tee box.
A Butler County family is blaming a local emergency vet for killing their lost dog over the Fourth of July holiday. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Joey Porter Jr. is one of the fan favorites here in Pittsburgh for the Steelers.
Can Pittsburgh capitalize on the momentum and become the country's leader in AI development.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
